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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.70, 1,046.31 and 496.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.70, 1,046.31 and 496.86 is: 685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.70 : 1,046.31 = 496.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.70/1,046.31 = 496.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.70x = 1,046.31 × 496.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.70x = 519,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,869.59/758.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.21

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