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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.55, 1,042.71 and 490.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.55, 1,042.71 and 490.17 is: 676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.55 : 1,042.71 = 490.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.55/1,042.71 = 490.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.55x = 1,042.71 × 490.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.55x = 511,105.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,105.16/755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.47

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