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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.28, 1,037.94 and 490.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.28, 1,037.94 and 490.26 is: 676.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.28 : 1,037.94 = 490.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.28/1,037.94 = 490.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.28x = 1,037.94 × 490.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.28x = 508,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,860.46/752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.42

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