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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.50, 1,031.98 and 499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.50, 1,031.98 and 499.19 is: 689.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.50 : 1,031.98 = 499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.50/1,031.98 = 499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.50x = 1,031.98 × 499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.50x = 515,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,147.69/747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.16

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