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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523, 784.50 and 494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523, 784.50 and 494.14 is: 741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523 : 784.50 = 494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523/784.50 = 494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523x = 784.50 × 494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523x = 387,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,652.83/523
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.21

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