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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.80, 1,040.58 and 488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.80, 1,040.58 and 488.36 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.80 : 1,040.58 = 488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.80/1,040.58 = 488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.80x = 1,040.58 × 488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.80x = 508,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,177.65/753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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