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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839.97, 1,260.97 and 493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839.97, 1,260.97 and 493.54 is: 740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839.97 : 1,260.97 = 493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839.97/1,260.97 = 493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839.97x = 1,260.97 × 493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839.97x = 622,341.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,341.84/839.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.91

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