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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.79, 1,132.77 and 494.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.79, 1,132.77 and 494.69 is: 740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.79 : 1,132.77 = 494.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.79/1,132.77 = 494.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.79x = 1,132.77 × 494.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.79x = 560,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,369.99/756.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.46

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