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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.64, 1,042.92 and 493.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.64, 1,042.92 and 493.65 is: 681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.64 : 1,042.92 = 493.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.64/1,042.92 = 493.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.64x = 1,042.92 × 493.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.64x = 514,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,837.46/755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.33

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