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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.57, 777.85 and 492.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.57, 777.85 and 492.61 is: 738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.57 : 777.85 = 492.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.57/777.85 = 492.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.57x = 777.85 × 492.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.57x = 383,174.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,174.23/518.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.91

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