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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.70, 1,044.69 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.70, 1,044.69 and 491.22 is: 678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.70 : 1,044.69 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.70/1,044.69 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.70x = 1,044.69 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.70x = 513,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,173.54/756.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.18

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