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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.67, 786.31 and 488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.67, 786.31 and 488.84 is: 734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.67 : 786.31 = 488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.67/786.31 = 488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.67x = 786.31 × 488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.67x = 384,374.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,374.63/523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.01

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