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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.44, 1,043.98 and 495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.44, 1,043.98 and 495.23 is: 683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.44 : 1,043.98 = 495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.44/1,043.98 = 495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.44x = 1,043.98 × 495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.44x = 517,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,003.76/756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.47

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