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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.06, 1,049.55 and 498.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.06, 1,049.55 and 498.62 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.06 : 1,049.55 = 498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.06/1,049.55 = 498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.06x = 1,049.55 × 498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.06x = 523,326.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,326.62/761.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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