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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.43, 1,051.50 and 499.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.43, 1,051.50 and 499.59 is: 689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.43 : 1,051.50 = 499.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.43/1,051.50 = 499.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.43x = 1,051.50 × 499.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.43x = 525,318.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,318.89/761.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.91

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