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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.98, 787.34 and 493.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.98, 787.34 and 493.58 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.98 : 787.34 = 493.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.98/787.34 = 493.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.98x = 787.34 × 493.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.98x = 388,612.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,612.57/525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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