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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.27, 1,041.33 and 492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.27, 1,041.33 and 492.44 is: 679.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.27 : 1,041.33 = 492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.27/1,041.33 = 492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.27x = 1,041.33 × 492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.27x = 512,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,792.55/754.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.85

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