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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.93, 805.26 and 486.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.93, 805.26 and 486.59 is: 728.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.93 : 805.26 = 486.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.93/805.26 = 486.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.93x = 805.26 × 486.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.93x = 391,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,827.44/537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.40

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