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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,038.12 and 490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,038.12 and 490.32 is: 676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,038.12 = 490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,038.12 = 490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,038.12 × 490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 509,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,011.00/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.52

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