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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.89, 801.61 and 487.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.89, 801.61 and 487.83 is: 729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.89 : 801.61 = 487.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.89/801.61 = 487.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.89x = 801.61 × 487.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.89x = 391,049.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,049.41/535.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.72

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