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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.53, 1,046.99 and 496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.53, 1,046.99 and 496.56 is: 685.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.53 : 1,046.99 = 496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.53/1,046.99 = 496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.53x = 1,046.99 × 496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.53x = 519,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,898.52/758.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.40

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