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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 746.89, 1,029.64 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 746.89, 1,029.64 and 498.12 is: 686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    746.89 : 1,029.64 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    746.89/1,029.64 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    746.89x = 1,029.64 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    746.89x = 512,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,878.70/746.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.69

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