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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.75, 1,047.17 and 497.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.75, 1,047.17 and 497.35 is: 686.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.75 : 1,047.17 = 497.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.75/1,047.17 = 497.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.75x = 1,047.17 × 497.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.75x = 520,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,810.00/758.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.41

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