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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.23, 1,046.33 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.23, 1,046.33 and 496.24 is: 684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.23 : 1,046.33 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.23/1,046.33 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.23x = 1,046.33 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.23x = 519,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,226.81/758.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.79

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