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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.19, 788.91 and 496.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.19, 788.91 and 496.05 is: 742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.19 : 788.91 = 496.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.19/788.91 = 496.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.19x = 788.91 × 496.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.19x = 391,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,338.81/527.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.31

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