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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.96, 1,031.79 and 499.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.96, 1,031.79 and 499.29 is: 688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.96 : 1,031.79 = 499.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.96/1,031.79 = 499.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.96x = 1,031.79 × 499.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.96x = 515,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,162.43/747.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.76

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