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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.30, 1,046.13 and 495.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.30, 1,046.13 and 495.98 is: 684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.30 : 1,046.13 = 495.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.30/1,046.13 = 495.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.30x = 1,046.13 × 495.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.30x = 518,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,859.56/758.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.24

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