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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.98, 1,262.57 and 490.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.98, 1,262.57 and 490.71 is: 735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.98 : 1,262.57 = 490.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.98/1,262.57 = 490.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.98x = 1,262.57 × 490.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.98x = 619,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,553.27/841.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.83

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