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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.98, 1,043.90 and 491.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.98, 1,043.90 and 491.51 is: 677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.98 : 1,043.90 = 491.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.98/1,043.90 = 491.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.98x = 1,043.90 × 491.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.98x = 513,084.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,084.83/756.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.81

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