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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.03, 1,049.37 and 498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.03, 1,049.37 and 498.59 is: 687.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.03 : 1,049.37 = 498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.03/1,049.37 = 498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.03x = 1,049.37 × 498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.03x = 523,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,205.39/761.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.50

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