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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.60, 1,039.80 and 487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.60, 1,039.80 and 487.56 is: 672.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.60 : 1,039.80 = 487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.60/1,039.80 = 487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.60x = 1,039.80 × 487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.60x = 506,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,964.89/753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.72

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