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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.62, 1,045.26 and 492.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.62, 1,045.26 and 492.12 is: 678.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.62 : 1,045.26 = 492.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.62/1,045.26 = 492.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.62x = 1,045.26 × 492.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.62x = 514,393.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,393.35/757.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.96

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