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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.50, 1,043 and 490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.50, 1,043 and 490.48 is: 676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.50 : 1,043 = 490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.50/1,043 = 490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.50x = 1,043 × 490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.50x = 511,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,570.64/756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.23

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