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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,039.20 and 491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,039.20 and 491.42 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,039.20 = 491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,039.20 = 491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,039.20 × 491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 510,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,683.66/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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