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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.40, 1,045.98 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.40, 1,045.98 and 496.68 is: 685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.40 : 1,045.98 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.40/1,045.98 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.40x = 1,045.98 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.40x = 519,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,517.35/758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.02

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