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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.52, 1,039.02 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.52, 1,039.02 and 490.68 is: 677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.52 : 1,039.02 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.52/1,039.02 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.52x = 1,039.02 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.52x = 509,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,826.33/752.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.49

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