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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.25, 1,077.93 and 498.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.25, 1,077.93 and 498.74 is: 748.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.25 : 1,077.93 = 498.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.25/1,077.93 = 498.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.25x = 1,077.93 × 498.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.25x = 537,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,601.42/718.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.49

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