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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.28, 1,043.40 and 494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.28, 1,043.40 and 494.20 is: 681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.28 : 1,043.40 = 494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.28/1,043.40 = 494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.28x = 1,043.40 × 494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.28x = 515,648.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,648.28/756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.82

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