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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.03, 1,048.56 and 498.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.03, 1,048.56 and 498.19 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.03 : 1,048.56 = 498.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.03/1,048.56 = 498.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.03x = 1,048.56 × 498.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.03x = 522,382.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,382.11/760.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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