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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,039.08 and 491.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,039.08 and 491.08 is: 678.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,039.08 = 491.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,039.08 = 491.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,039.08 × 491.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 510,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,271.41/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.16

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