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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.91, 1,031.54 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.91, 1,031.54 and 499.14 is: 688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.91 : 1,031.54 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.91/1,031.54 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.91x = 1,031.54 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.91x = 514,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,877.48/747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.42

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