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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.39, 1,031.83 and 499.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.39, 1,031.83 and 499.53 is: 689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.39 : 1,031.83 = 499.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.39/1,031.83 = 499.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.39x = 1,031.83 × 499.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.39x = 515,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,428.79/747.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.64

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