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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.12, 789.46 and 496.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.12, 789.46 and 496.76 is: 743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.12 : 789.46 = 496.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.12/789.46 = 496.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.12x = 789.46 × 496.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.12x = 392,172.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,172.15/527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.99

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