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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.78, 1,044.08 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.78, 1,044.08 and 494.94 is: 682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.78 : 1,044.08 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.78/1,044.08 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.78x = 1,044.08 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.78x = 516,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,754.48/756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.84

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