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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.28, 1,051.08 and 499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.28, 1,051.08 and 499.74 is: 689.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.28 : 1,051.08 = 499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.28/1,051.08 = 499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.28x = 1,051.08 × 499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.28x = 525,266.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,266.72/761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.98

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