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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.34, 1,042.77 and 494.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.34, 1,042.77 and 494.26 is: 681.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.34 : 1,042.77 = 494.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.34/1,042.77 = 494.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.34x = 1,042.77 × 494.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.34x = 515,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,399.50/756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.44

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