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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.92, 805.26 and 486.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.92, 805.26 and 486.59 is: 728.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.92 : 805.26 = 486.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.92/805.26 = 486.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.92x = 805.26 × 486.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.92x = 391,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,833.48/537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.42

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