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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.73, 1,043.08 and 493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.73, 1,043.08 and 493.59 is: 681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.73 : 1,043.08 = 493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.73/1,043.08 = 493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.73x = 1,043.08 × 493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.73x = 514,856.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,856.53/755.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.27

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