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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.46, 1,041.93 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.46, 1,041.93 and 493.56 is: 680.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.46 : 1,041.93 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.46/1,041.93 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.46x = 1,041.93 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.46x = 514,254.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,254.97/755.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.72

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