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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.98, 1,048.74 and 497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.98, 1,048.74 and 497.98 is: 687.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.98 : 1,048.74 = 497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.98/1,048.74 = 497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.98x = 1,048.74 × 497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.98x = 522,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,251.55/759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.19

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