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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.73, 1,044.46 and 494.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.73, 1,044.46 and 494.59 is: 682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.73 : 1,044.46 = 494.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.73/1,044.46 = 494.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.73x = 1,044.46 × 494.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.73x = 516,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,579.47/756.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.65

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