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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.84, 778.25 and 487.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.84, 778.25 and 487.16 is: 730.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.84 : 778.25 = 487.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.84/778.25 = 487.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.84x = 778.25 × 487.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.84x = 379,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,129.60/518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.73

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