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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.39, 1,038.44 and 490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.39, 1,038.44 and 490.40 is: 676.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.39 : 1,038.44 = 490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.39/1,038.44 = 490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.39x = 1,038.44 × 490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.39x = 509,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,248.52/752.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.84

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