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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.16, 783.20 and 496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.16, 783.20 and 496.19 is: 744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.16 : 783.20 = 496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.16/783.20 = 496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.16x = 783.20 × 496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.16x = 388,619.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,619.21/522.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.26

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