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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.55, 1,034.08 and 497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.55, 1,034.08 and 497.60 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.55 : 1,034.08 = 497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.55/1,034.08 = 497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.55x = 1,034.08 × 497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.55x = 514,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,555.67/749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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