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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.14, 1,028.19 and 496.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.14, 1,028.19 and 496.62 is: 685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.14 : 1,028.19 = 496.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.14/1,028.19 = 496.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.14x = 1,028.19 × 496.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.14x = 510,619.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,619.72/745.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.27

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