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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.25, 801.69 and 492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.25, 801.69 and 492.94 is: 739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.25 : 801.69 = 492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.25/801.69 = 492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.25x = 801.69 × 492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.25x = 395,185.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,185.07/534.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.70

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