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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.34, 1,042.74 and 493.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.34, 1,042.74 and 493.35 is: 681.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.34 : 1,042.74 = 493.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.34/1,042.74 = 493.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.34x = 1,042.74 × 493.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.34x = 514,435.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,435.78/755.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.07

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