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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.64, 1,045.08 and 495.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.64, 1,045.08 and 495.56 is: 683.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.64 : 1,045.08 = 495.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.64/1,045.08 = 495.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.64x = 1,045.08 × 495.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.64x = 517,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,899.84/757.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.57

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