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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.61, 1,049.37 and 498.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.61, 1,049.37 and 498.98 is: 688.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.61 : 1,049.37 = 498.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.61/1,049.37 = 498.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.61x = 1,049.37 × 498.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.61x = 523,614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,614.77/760.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.41

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