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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.59, 1,042.08 and 492.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.59, 1,042.08 and 492.75 is: 680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.59 : 1,042.08 = 492.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.59/1,042.08 = 492.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.59x = 1,042.08 × 492.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.59x = 513,484.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,484.92/754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.48

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