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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.48, 1,044.08 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.48, 1,044.08 and 491.04 is: 677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.48 : 1,044.08 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.48/1,044.08 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.48x = 1,044.08 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.48x = 512,685.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,685.04/756.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.72

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