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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.22, 1,042.20 and 493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.22, 1,042.20 and 493.23 is: 680.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.22 : 1,042.20 = 493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.22/1,042.20 = 493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.22x = 1,042.20 × 493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.22x = 514,044.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,044.31/755.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.66

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