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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.03, 784.54 and 487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.03, 784.54 and 487.54 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.03 : 784.54 = 487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.03/784.54 = 487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.03x = 784.54 × 487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.03x = 382,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,494.63/524.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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