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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.76, 1,051.38 and 499.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.76, 1,051.38 and 499.62 is: 689.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.76 : 1,051.38 = 499.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.76/1,051.38 = 499.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.76x = 1,051.38 × 499.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.76x = 525,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,290.48/761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.57

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