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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.09, 783.14 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.09, 783.14 and 496.14 is: 744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.09 : 783.14 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.09/783.14 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.09x = 783.14 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.09x = 388,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,544.60/522.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.21

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