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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,048.95 and 497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,048.95 and 497.76 is: 687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,048.95 = 497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,048.95 = 497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,048.95 × 497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 522,125.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,125.35/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.15

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