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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.81, 1,027.99 and 496.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.81, 1,027.99 and 496.14 is: 684.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.81 : 1,027.99 = 496.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.81/1,027.99 = 496.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.81x = 1,027.99 × 496.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.81x = 510,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,026.96/744.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.77

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