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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.39, 1,052.42 and 497.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.39, 1,052.42 and 497.16 is: 686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.39 : 1,052.42 = 497.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.39/1,052.42 = 497.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.39x = 1,052.42 × 497.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.39x = 523,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,218.64/762.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.29

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