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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.62, 1,048 and 497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.62, 1,048 and 497.79 is: 686.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.62 : 1,048 = 497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.62/1,048 = 497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.62x = 1,048 × 497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.62x = 521,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,683.92/759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.77

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