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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.33, 1,134.51 and 497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.33, 1,134.51 and 497.98 is: 746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.33 : 1,134.51 = 497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.33/1,134.51 = 497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.33x = 1,134.51 × 497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.33x = 564,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,963.29/756.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.98

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