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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.11, 1,034.19 and 497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.11, 1,034.19 and 497.07 is: 686.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.11 : 1,034.19 = 497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.11/1,034.19 = 497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.11x = 1,034.19 × 497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.11x = 514,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,064.82/749.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.23

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