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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.19, 1,129.78 and 494.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.19, 1,129.78 and 494.82 is: 742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.19 : 1,129.78 = 494.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.19/1,129.78 = 494.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.19x = 1,129.78 × 494.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.19x = 559,039.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,039.33/753.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.23

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