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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,054.96 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,054.96 and 498.56 is: 688.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,054.96 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,054.96 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,054.96 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 525,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,954.34/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.39

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