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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744.98, 1,027.82 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744.98, 1,027.82 and 496.44 is: 684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.98 : 1,027.82 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.98/1,027.82 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.98x = 1,027.82 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.98x = 510,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,252.20/744.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.93

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