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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.98, 1,134.81 and 497.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.98, 1,134.81 and 497.70 is: 745.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.98 : 1,134.81 = 497.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.98/1,134.81 = 497.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.98x = 1,134.81 × 497.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.98x = 564,794.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,794.94/757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.13

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