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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.24, 1,039.60 and 491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.24, 1,039.60 and 491.84 is: 678.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.24 : 1,039.60 = 491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.24/1,039.60 = 491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.24x = 1,039.60 × 491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.24x = 511,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,316.86/753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.82

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