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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.70, 791.55 and 489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.70, 791.55 and 489.30 is: 733.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.70 : 791.55 = 489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.70/791.55 = 489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.70x = 791.55 × 489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.70x = 387,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,305.42/527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.95

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