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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.62, 1,031.88 and 498.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.62, 1,031.88 and 498.95 is: 688.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.62 : 1,031.88 = 498.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.62/1,031.88 = 498.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.62x = 1,031.88 × 498.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.62x = 514,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,856.53/747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.66

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