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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.13, 803.97 and 486.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.13, 803.97 and 486.61 is: 728.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.13 : 803.97 = 486.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.13/803.97 = 486.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.13x = 803.97 × 486.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.13x = 391,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,219.84/537.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.35

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