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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.64, 1,028.46 and 496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.64, 1,028.46 and 496.84 is: 685.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.64 : 1,028.46 = 496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.64/1,028.46 = 496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.64x = 1,028.46 × 496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.64x = 510,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,980.07/745.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.29

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