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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.88, 1,042.43 and 490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.88, 1,042.43 and 490.06 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.88 : 1,042.43 = 490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.88/1,042.43 = 490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.88x = 1,042.43 × 490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.88x = 510,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,850.55/755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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