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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.92, 1,049.73 and 499.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.92, 1,049.73 and 499.02 is: 688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.92 : 1,049.73 = 499.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.92/1,049.73 = 499.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.92x = 1,049.73 × 499.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.92x = 523,836.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,836.26/760.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.42

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