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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.40, 1,041.84 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.40, 1,041.84 and 493.68 is: 680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.40 : 1,041.84 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.40/1,041.84 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.40x = 1,041.84 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.40x = 514,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,335.57/755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.88

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