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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.45, 1,138.16 and 498.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.45, 1,138.16 and 498.97 is: 748.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.45 : 1,138.16 = 498.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.45/1,138.16 = 498.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.45x = 1,138.16 × 498.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.45x = 567,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,907.70/758.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.77

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