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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.74, 1,042.26 and 490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.74, 1,042.26 and 490.20 is: 676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.74 : 1,042.26 = 490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.74/1,042.26 = 490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.74x = 1,042.26 × 490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.74x = 510,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,915.85/755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.05

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