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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.06, 1,051.26 and 499.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.06, 1,051.26 and 499.98 is: 689.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.06 : 1,051.26 = 499.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.06/1,051.26 = 499.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.06x = 1,051.26 × 499.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.06x = 525,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,608.97/762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.72

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