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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517, 774.54 and 495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517, 774.54 and 495.88 is: 742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 774.54 = 495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/774.54 = 495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 774.54 × 495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 384,078.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,078.90/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.90

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