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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759, 1,047.44 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759, 1,047.44 and 497.48 is: 686.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759 : 1,047.44 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759/1,047.44 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759x = 1,047.44 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759x = 521,080.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,080.45/759
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.54

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