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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.88, 1,054.98 and 495.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.88, 1,054.98 and 495.51 is: 683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.88 : 1,054.98 = 495.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.88/1,054.98 = 495.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.88x = 1,054.98 × 495.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.88x = 522,753.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,753.14/764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.44

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