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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.64, 1,030.80 and 498.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.64, 1,030.80 and 498.78 is: 688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.64 : 1,030.80 = 498.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.64/1,030.80 = 498.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.64x = 1,030.80 × 498.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.64x = 514,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,139.93/746.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.60

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