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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.81, 1,031.49 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.81, 1,031.49 and 495.72 is: 683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.81 : 1,031.49 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.81/1,031.49 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.81x = 1,031.49 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.81x = 511,330.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,330.22/747.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.77

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