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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.46, 1,049.98 and 495.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.46, 1,049.98 and 495.56 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.46 : 1,049.98 = 495.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.46/1,049.98 = 495.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.46x = 1,049.98 × 495.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.46x = 520,328.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,328.09/761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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