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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.06, 1,264.58 and 498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.06, 1,264.58 and 498.76 is: 748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.06 : 1,264.58 = 498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.06/1,264.58 = 498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.06x = 1,264.58 × 498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.06x = 630,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,721.92/843.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.13

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