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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,048.86 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,048.86 and 498.12 is: 686.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,048.86 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,048.86 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,048.86 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 522,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,458.14/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.94

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