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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.71, 1,047.50 and 496.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.71, 1,047.50 and 496.81 is: 685.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.71 : 1,047.50 = 496.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.71/1,047.50 = 496.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.71x = 1,047.50 × 496.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.71x = 520,408.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,408.48/758.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.91

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