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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.56, 1,032.06 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.56, 1,032.06 and 499.32 is: 689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.56 : 1,032.06 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.56/1,032.06 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.56x = 1,032.06 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.56x = 515,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,328.20/747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.35

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