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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,032.59 and 499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,032.59 and 499.48 is: 689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,032.59 = 499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,032.59 = 499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,032.59 × 499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 515,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,750.39/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.62

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