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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.52, 1,043.20 and 493.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.52, 1,043.20 and 493.68 is: 681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.52 : 1,043.20 = 493.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.52/1,043.20 = 493.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.52x = 1,043.20 × 493.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.52x = 515,006.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,006.98/755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.66

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