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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.87, 790.61 and 498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.87, 790.61 and 498.72 is: 748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.87 : 790.61 = 498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.87/790.61 = 498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.87x = 790.61 × 498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.87x = 394,293.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,293.02/526.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.37

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