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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.04, 1,048.35 and 498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.04, 1,048.35 and 498.22 is: 688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.04 : 1,048.35 = 498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.04/1,048.35 = 498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.04x = 1,048.35 × 498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.04x = 522,308.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,308.94/759.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.12

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