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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.64, 1,040.40 and 492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.64, 1,040.40 and 492.56 is: 679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.64 : 1,040.40 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.64/1,040.40 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.64x = 1,040.40 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.64x = 512,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,459.42/754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.08

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