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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.88, 1,047.60 and 497.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.88, 1,047.60 and 497.04 is: 686.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.88 : 1,047.60 = 497.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.88/1,047.60 = 497.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.88x = 1,047.60 × 497.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.88x = 520,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,699.10/758.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.14

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