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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.75, 773.54 and 489.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.75, 773.54 and 489.78 is: 734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.75 : 773.54 = 489.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.75/773.54 = 489.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.75x = 773.54 × 489.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.75x = 378,864.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,864.42/515.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.59

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