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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.66, 1,043.70 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.66, 1,043.70 and 495.02 is: 682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.66 : 1,043.70 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.66/1,043.70 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.66x = 1,043.70 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.66x = 516,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,652.37/756.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.81

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