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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.08, 1,030.02 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.08, 1,030.02 and 498.22 is: 687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.08 : 1,030.02 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.08/1,030.02 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.08x = 1,030.02 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.08x = 513,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,172.12/746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.83

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