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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.88, 791.22 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.88, 791.22 and 499.02 is: 747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.88 : 791.22 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.88/791.22 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.88x = 791.22 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.88x = 394,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,834.60/527.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.96

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