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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.75, 1,032.42 and 499.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.75, 1,032.42 and 499.35 is: 689.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.75 : 1,032.42 = 499.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.75/1,032.42 = 499.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.75x = 1,032.42 × 499.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.75x = 515,538.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,538.93/747.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.45

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