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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.96, 1,048.50 and 498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.96, 1,048.50 and 498.16 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.96 : 1,048.50 = 498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.96/1,048.50 = 498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.96x = 1,048.50 × 498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.96x = 522,320.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,320.76/759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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