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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.21, 1,038.96 and 491.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.21, 1,038.96 and 491.58 is: 678.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.21 : 1,038.96 = 491.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.21/1,038.96 = 491.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.21x = 1,038.96 × 491.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.21x = 510,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,731.96/753.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.07

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