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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,038.80 and 491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,038.80 and 491.36 is: 677.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,038.80 = 491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,038.80 = 491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,038.80 × 491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 510,424.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,424.77/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.75

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