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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.56, 1,044.96 and 491.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.56, 1,044.96 and 491.88 is: 678.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.56 : 1,044.96 = 491.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.56/1,044.96 = 491.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.56x = 1,044.96 × 491.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.56x = 513,994.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,994.92/757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.49

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