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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.87, 775.32 and 491.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.87, 775.32 and 491.97 is: 737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.87 : 775.32 = 491.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.87/775.32 = 491.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.87x = 775.32 × 491.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.87x = 381,434.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,434.18/516.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.97

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