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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.41, 1,037.00 and 498.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.41, 1,037.00 and 498.94 is: 688.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.41 : 1,037.00 = 498.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.41/1,037.00 = 498.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.41x = 1,037.00 × 498.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.41x = 517,400.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,400.84/751.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.57

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