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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.32, 1,040.58 and 492.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.32, 1,040.58 and 492.42 is: 679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.32 : 1,040.58 = 492.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.32/1,040.58 = 492.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.32x = 1,040.58 × 492.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.32x = 512,402.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,402.40/754.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.29

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