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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.93, 1,040.45 and 491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.93, 1,040.45 and 491.80 is: 678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.93 : 1,040.45 = 491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.93/1,040.45 = 491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.93x = 1,040.45 × 491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.93x = 511,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,693.31/753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.70

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