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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.34, 786.52 and 498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.34, 786.52 and 498.40 is: 747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.34 : 786.52 = 498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.34/786.52 = 498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.34x = 786.52 × 498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.34x = 392,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,001.57/524.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.61

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