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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.20, 1,034.03 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.20, 1,034.03 and 496.68 is: 685.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.20 : 1,034.03 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.20/1,034.03 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.20x = 1,034.03 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.20x = 513,576.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,576.85/749.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.50

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