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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.03, 1,137.05 and 499.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.03, 1,137.05 and 499.68 is: 749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.03 : 1,137.05 = 499.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.03/1,137.05 = 499.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.03x = 1,137.05 × 499.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.03x = 568,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,158.65/758.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.52

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