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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.26, 1,029.32 and 496.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.26, 1,029.32 and 496.16 is: 685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.26 : 1,029.32 = 496.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.26/1,029.32 = 496.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.26x = 1,029.32 × 496.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.26x = 510,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,707.41/745.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.27

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