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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,038.72 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,038.72 and 490.68 is: 677.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,038.72 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,038.72 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,038.72 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 509,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,679.13/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.00

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