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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.36, 1,048.16 and 496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.36, 1,048.16 and 496.96 is: 685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.36 : 1,048.16 = 496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.36/1,048.16 = 496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.36x = 1,048.16 × 496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.36x = 520,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,893.59/759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.96

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