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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.72, 1,031.82 and 499.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.72, 1,031.82 and 499.01 is: 688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.72 : 1,031.82 = 499.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.72/1,031.82 = 499.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.72x = 1,031.82 × 499.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.72x = 514,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,887.17/747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.61

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