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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.77, 1,039.26 and 490.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.77, 1,039.26 and 490.94 is: 677.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.77 : 1,039.26 = 490.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.77/1,039.26 = 490.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.77x = 1,039.26 × 490.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.77x = 510,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,214.30/752.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.78

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