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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,046.79 and 496.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,046.79 and 496.80 is: 685.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,046.79 = 496.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,046.79 = 496.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,046.79 × 496.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 520,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,045.27/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.61

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