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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.70, 1,042.53 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.70, 1,042.53 and 489.68 is: 675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.70 : 1,042.53 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.70/1,042.53 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.70x = 1,042.53 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.70x = 510,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,500.88/755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.53

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