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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.60, 1,046.03 and 492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.60, 1,046.03 and 492.44 is: 679.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.60 : 1,046.03 = 492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.60/1,046.03 = 492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.60x = 1,046.03 × 492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.60x = 515,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,099.32/757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.91

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