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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.19, 1,073.92 and 498.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.19, 1,073.92 and 498.49 is: 746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.19 : 1,073.92 = 498.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.19/1,073.92 = 498.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.19x = 1,073.92 × 498.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.19x = 535,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,338.38/717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.44

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