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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.72, 1,257.50 and 492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.72, 1,257.50 and 492.18 is: 737.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.72 : 1,257.50 = 492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.72/1,257.50 = 492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.72x = 1,257.50 × 492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.72x = 618,916.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,916.35/839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.05

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