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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.32, 1,043.19 and 493.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.32, 1,043.19 and 493.88 is: 681.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.32 : 1,043.19 = 493.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.32/1,043.19 = 493.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.32x = 1,043.19 × 493.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.32x = 515,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,205.46/756.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.20

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