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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.88, 806.43 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.88, 806.43 and 494.52 is: 738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.88 : 806.43 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.88/806.43 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.88x = 806.43 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.88x = 398,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,795.76/539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.67

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