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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556.74, 836.19 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556.74, 836.19 and 494.10 is: 742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556.74 : 836.19 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556.74/836.19 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556.74x = 836.19 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556.74x = 413,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,161.48/556.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.11

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