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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,051.37 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,051.37 and 499.88 is: 689.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,051.37 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,051.37 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,051.37 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 525,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,554.83/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.82

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