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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.26, 1,045.52 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.26, 1,045.52 and 495.74 is: 684.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.26 : 1,045.52 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.26/1,045.52 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.26x = 1,045.52 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.26x = 518,306.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,306.08/757.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.45

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