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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.87, 774.42 and 494.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.87, 774.42 and 494.99 is: 743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.87 : 774.42 = 494.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.87/774.42 = 494.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.87x = 774.42 × 494.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.87x = 383,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,330.16/515.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.08

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