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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.19, 835.79 and 492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.19, 835.79 and 492.94 is: 739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.19 : 835.79 = 492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.19/835.79 = 492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.19x = 835.79 × 492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.19x = 411,995.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,995.25/557.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.42

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