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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.64, 1,050 and 499.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.64, 1,050 and 499.04 is: 688.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.64 : 1,050 = 499.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.64/1,050 = 499.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.64x = 1,050 × 499.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.64x = 523,992
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,992/760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.88

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