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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.54, 796.14 and 489.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.54, 796.14 and 489.45 is: 735.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.54 : 796.14 = 489.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.54/796.14 = 489.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.54x = 796.14 × 489.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.54x = 389,670.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,670.72/529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.87

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