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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.52, 1,049.46 and 498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.52, 1,049.46 and 498.08 is: 687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.52 : 1,049.46 = 498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.52/1,049.46 = 498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.52x = 1,049.46 × 498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.52x = 522,715.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,715.04/760.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.31

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