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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,037.04 and 499.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,037.04 and 499.21 is: 689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,037.04 = 499.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,037.04 = 499.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,037.04 × 499.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 517,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,698.15/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.31

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