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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.62, 1,046.62 and 496.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.62, 1,046.62 and 496.79 is: 685.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.62 : 1,046.62 = 496.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.62/1,046.62 = 496.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.62x = 1,046.62 × 496.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.62x = 519,950.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,950.35/758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.39

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