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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522.96, 784.44 and 491.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522.96, 784.44 and 491.28 is: 736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522.96 : 784.44 = 491.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522.96/784.44 = 491.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522.96x = 784.44 × 491.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522.96x = 385,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,379.68/522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.92

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