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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.71, 1,045.37 and 495.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.71, 1,045.37 and 495.88 is: 684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.71 : 1,045.37 = 495.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.71/1,045.37 = 495.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.71x = 1,045.37 × 495.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.71x = 518,376.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,376.70/757.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.14

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