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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753, 1,039.16 and 491.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753, 1,039.16 and 491.48 is: 678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753 : 1,039.16 = 491.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753/1,039.16 = 491.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753x = 1,039.16 × 491.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753x = 510,726.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,726.36/753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.26

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