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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.17, 1,031.53 and 499.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.17, 1,031.53 and 499.31 is: 689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.17 : 1,031.53 = 499.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.17/1,031.53 = 499.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.17x = 1,031.53 × 499.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.17x = 515,053.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,053.24/747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.34

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