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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581, 871.64 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581, 871.64 and 493.24 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581 : 871.64 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581/871.64 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581x = 871.64 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581x = 429,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,927.71/581
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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