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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.17, 1,032.28 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.17, 1,032.28 and 499.32 is: 688.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.17 : 1,032.28 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.17/1,032.28 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.17x = 1,032.28 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.17x = 515,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,438.05/748.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.93

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