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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.71, 1,025.43 and 499.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.71, 1,025.43 and 499.13 is: 747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.71 : 1,025.43 = 499.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.71/1,025.43 = 499.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.71x = 1,025.43 × 499.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.71x = 511,817.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,817.75/684.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.50

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