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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.10, 1,042.83 and 493.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.10, 1,042.83 and 493.66 is: 680.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.10 : 1,042.83 = 493.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.10/1,042.83 = 493.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.10x = 1,042.83 × 493.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.10x = 514,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,803.46/756.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.87

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