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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.35, 1,045.44 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.35, 1,045.44 and 495.18 is: 683.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.35 : 1,045.44 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.35/1,045.44 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.35x = 1,045.44 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.35x = 517,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,680.98/757.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.54

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