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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.28, 1,031.34 and 498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.28, 1,031.34 and 498.52 is: 688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.28 : 1,031.34 = 498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.28/1,031.34 = 498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.28x = 1,031.34 × 498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.28x = 514,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,143.62/747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.02

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