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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,039.32 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,039.32 and 491.22 is: 678.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,039.32 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,039.32 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,039.32 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 510,534.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,534.77/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.22

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