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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.09, 1,045.53 and 495.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.09, 1,045.53 and 495.25 is: 683.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.09 : 1,045.53 = 495.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.09/1,045.53 = 495.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.09x = 1,045.53 × 495.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.09x = 517,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,798.73/757.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.93

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