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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.11, 1,041.08 and 489.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.11, 1,041.08 and 489.08 is: 674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.11 : 1,041.08 = 489.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.11/1,041.08 = 489.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.11x = 1,041.08 × 489.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.11x = 509,171.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,171.41/755.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.30

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