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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.51, 836.82 and 492.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.51, 836.82 and 492.93 is: 739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.51 : 836.82 = 492.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.51/836.82 = 492.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.51x = 836.82 × 492.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.51x = 412,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,493.68/557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.89

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