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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,039.32 and 491.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,039.32 and 491.76 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,039.32 = 491.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,039.32 = 491.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,039.32 × 491.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 511,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,096.00/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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