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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.85, 791.10 and 495.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.85, 791.10 and 495.05 is: 741.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.85 : 791.10 = 495.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.85/791.10 = 495.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.85x = 791.10 × 495.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.85x = 391,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,630.10/527.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.93

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