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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,048.05 and 497.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,048.05 and 497.49 is: 686.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,048.05 = 497.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,048.05 = 497.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,048.05 × 497.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 521,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,394.39/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.51

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