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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.42, 1,043.37 and 494.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.42, 1,043.37 and 494.34 is: 681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.42 : 1,043.37 = 494.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.42/1,043.37 = 494.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.42x = 1,043.37 × 494.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.42x = 515,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,779.53/756.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.87

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