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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.58, 1,032.09 and 499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.58, 1,032.09 and 499.72 is: 689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.58 : 1,032.09 = 499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.58/1,032.09 = 499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.58x = 1,032.09 × 499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.58x = 515,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,756.01/747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.90

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