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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524, 786.90 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524, 786.90 and 496.64 is: 745.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 786.90 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/786.90 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 786.90 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 390,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,806.02/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.81

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