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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.28, 1,042.38 and 493.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.28, 1,042.38 and 493.83 is: 681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.28 : 1,042.38 = 493.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.28/1,042.38 = 493.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.28x = 1,042.38 × 493.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.28x = 514,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,758.52/755.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.55

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