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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.16, 1,258.76 and 494.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.16, 1,258.76 and 494.92 is: 742.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.16 : 1,258.76 = 494.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.16/1,258.76 = 494.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.16x = 1,258.76 × 494.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.16x = 622,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,985.50/839.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.39

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