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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.76, 806.78 and 491.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.76, 806.78 and 491.95 is: 738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.76 : 806.78 = 491.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.76/806.78 = 491.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.76x = 806.78 × 491.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.76x = 396,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,895.42/537.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.05

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