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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.71, 787.90 and 494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.71, 787.90 and 494.90 is: 738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.71 : 787.90 = 494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.71/787.90 = 494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.71x = 787.90 × 494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.71x = 389,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,931.71/527.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.92

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