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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.76, 1,039.76 and 491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.76, 1,039.76 and 491.84 is: 678.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.76 : 1,039.76 = 491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.76/1,039.76 = 491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.76x = 1,039.76 × 491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.76x = 511,395.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,395.56/753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.46

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