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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.44, 1,046.32 and 497.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.44, 1,046.32 and 497.00 is: 684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.44 : 1,046.32 = 497.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.44/1,046.32 = 497.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.44x = 1,046.32 × 497.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.44x = 520,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,022.41/759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.74

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