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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.05, 1,030.19 and 498.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.05, 1,030.19 and 498.11 is: 686.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.05 : 1,030.19 = 498.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.05/1,030.19 = 498.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.05x = 1,030.19 × 498.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.05x = 513,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,140.30/747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.89

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