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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.97, 1,048.62 and 498.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.97, 1,048.62 and 498.53 is: 686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.97 : 1,048.62 = 498.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.97/1,048.62 = 498.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.97x = 1,048.62 × 498.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.97x = 522,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,768.53/760.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.98

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