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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.69, 1,136.08 and 497.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.69, 1,136.08 and 497.92 is: 745.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.69 : 1,136.08 = 497.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.69/1,136.08 = 497.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.69x = 1,136.08 × 497.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.69x = 565,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,677.26/758.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.60

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