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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.84, 1,042.08 and 493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.84, 1,042.08 and 493.76 is: 680.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.84 : 1,042.08 = 493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.84/1,042.08 = 493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.84x = 1,042.08 × 493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.84x = 514,537.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,537.42/755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.75

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