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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.21, 1,027.82 and 496.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.21, 1,027.82 and 496.85 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.21 : 1,027.82 = 496.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.21/1,027.82 = 496.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.21x = 1,027.82 × 496.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.21x = 510,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,671.46/745.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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