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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.79, 1,050.17 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.79, 1,050.17 and 498.76 is: 688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.79 : 1,050.17 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.79/1,050.17 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.79x = 1,050.17 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.79x = 523,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,777.67/760.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.46

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