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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.16, 1,028.78 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.16, 1,028.78 and 496.70 is: 685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.16 : 1,028.78 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.16/1,028.78 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.16x = 1,028.78 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.16x = 510,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,995.03/745.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.75

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