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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.42, 1,044.90 and 495.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.42, 1,044.90 and 495.40 is: 683.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.42 : 1,044.90 = 495.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.42/1,044.90 = 495.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.42x = 1,044.90 × 495.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.42x = 517,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,643.46/757.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.43

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