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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.69, 1,031.99 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.69, 1,031.99 and 499.02 is: 688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.69 : 1,031.99 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.69/1,031.99 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.69x = 1,031.99 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.69x = 514,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,981.15/747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.76

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