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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.42, 1,040.16 and 491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.42, 1,040.16 and 491.98 is: 678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.42 : 1,040.16 = 491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.42/1,040.16 = 491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.42x = 1,040.16 × 491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.42x = 511,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,737.92/754.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.32

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