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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.02, 1,041.09 and 492.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.02, 1,041.09 and 492.18 is: 679.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.02 : 1,041.09 = 492.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.02/1,041.09 = 492.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.02x = 1,041.09 × 492.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.02x = 512,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,403.68/754.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.56

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