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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.94, 1,042.20 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.94, 1,042.20 and 493.50 is: 680.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.94 : 1,042.20 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.94/1,042.20 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.94x = 1,042.20 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.94x = 514,325.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,325.70/755.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.38

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