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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.55, 1,030.77 and 498.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.55, 1,030.77 and 498.33 is: 688.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.55 : 1,030.77 = 498.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.55/1,030.77 = 498.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.55x = 1,030.77 × 498.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.55x = 513,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,663.61/746.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.05

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