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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.35, 1,044.56 and 494.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.35, 1,044.56 and 494.91 is: 682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.35 : 1,044.56 = 494.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.35/1,044.56 = 494.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.35x = 1,044.56 × 494.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.35x = 516,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,960.72/757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.59

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