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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.32, 1,129.44 and 493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.32, 1,129.44 and 493.40 is: 739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.32 : 1,129.44 = 493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.32/1,129.44 = 493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.32x = 1,129.44 × 493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.32x = 557,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,265.70/753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.75

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