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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.66, 1,046.66 and 496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.66, 1,046.66 and 496.82 is: 685.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.66 : 1,046.66 = 496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.66/1,046.66 = 496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.66x = 1,046.66 × 496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.66x = 519,997.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,997.63/758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.42

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