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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.97, 1,043.46 and 494.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.97, 1,043.46 and 494.03 is: 681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.97 : 1,043.46 = 494.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.97/1,043.46 = 494.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.97x = 1,043.46 × 494.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.97x = 515,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,500.54/755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.91

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