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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.71, 778.07 and 487.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.71, 778.07 and 487.03 is: 730.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.71 : 778.07 = 487.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.71/778.07 = 487.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.71x = 778.07 × 487.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.71x = 378,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,943.43/518.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.55

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