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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.60, 1,038.81 and 490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.60, 1,038.81 and 490.64 is: 677.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.60 : 1,038.81 = 490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.60/1,038.81 = 490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.60x = 1,038.81 × 490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.60x = 509,676.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,676.54/752.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.23

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