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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.25, 1,040 and 491.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.25, 1,040 and 491.73 is: 678.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.25 : 1,040 = 491.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.25/1,040 = 491.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.25x = 1,040 × 491.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.25x = 511,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,399.20/753.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.92

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