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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 795.15 and 492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 795.15 and 492.84 is: 739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 795.15 = 492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/795.15 = 492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 795.15 × 492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 391,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,881.73/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.76

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