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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,054.92 and 499.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,054.92 and 499.08 is: 688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,054.92 = 499.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,054.92 = 499.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,054.92 × 499.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 526,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,489.47/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.55

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