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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.09, 1,049.67 and 498.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.09, 1,049.67 and 498.25 is: 688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.09 : 1,049.67 = 498.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.09/1,049.67 = 498.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.09x = 1,049.67 × 498.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.09x = 522,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,998.08/760.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.07

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