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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.09, 1,037.58 and 490.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.09, 1,037.58 and 490.01 is: 676.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.09 : 1,037.58 = 490.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.09/1,037.58 = 490.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.09x = 1,037.58 × 490.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.09x = 508,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,424.58/752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.02

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