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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.57, 1,044.54 and 495.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.57, 1,044.54 and 495.33 is: 683.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.57 : 1,044.54 = 495.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.57/1,044.54 = 495.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.57x = 1,044.54 × 495.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.57x = 517,392.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,392.00/756.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.87

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