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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.12, 1,047.31 and 497.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.12, 1,047.31 and 497.29 is: 686.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.12 : 1,047.31 = 497.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.12/1,047.31 = 497.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.12x = 1,047.31 × 497.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.12x = 520,816.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,816.79/759.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.08

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