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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.88, 831.87 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.88, 831.87 and 494.13 is: 740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.88 : 831.87 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.88/831.87 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.88x = 831.87 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.88x = 411,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,051.92/554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.79

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