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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,047.18 and 497.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,047.18 and 497.20 is: 685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,047.18 = 497.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,047.18 = 497.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,047.18 × 497.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 520,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,657.90/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.96

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