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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.14, 1,049.45 and 498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.14, 1,049.45 and 498.62 is: 688.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.14 : 1,049.45 = 498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.14/1,049.45 = 498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.14x = 1,049.45 × 498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.14x = 523,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,271.51/760.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.39

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