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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.97, 1,049.97 and 495.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.97, 1,049.97 and 495.38 is: 683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.97 : 1,049.97 = 495.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.97/1,049.97 = 495.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.97x = 1,049.97 × 495.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.97x = 520,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,136.76/760.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.52

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