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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 752.88 and 486.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 752.88 and 486.93 is: 732.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 752.88 = 486.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/752.88 = 486.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 752.88 × 486.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 366,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,599.86/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.09

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