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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.72, 1,043.14 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.72, 1,043.14 and 494.28 is: 681.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.72 : 1,043.14 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.72/1,043.14 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.72x = 1,043.14 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.72x = 515,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,603.24/756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.37

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