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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.63, 1,038.83 and 491.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.63, 1,038.83 and 491.00 is: 677.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,038.83 = 491.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,038.83 = 491.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,038.83 × 491.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 510,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,057.88/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.71

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