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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.42, 1,044.30 and 494.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.42, 1,044.30 and 494.98 is: 682.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.42 : 1,044.30 = 494.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.42/1,044.30 = 494.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.42x = 1,044.30 × 494.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.42x = 516,907.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,907.61/757.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.46

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