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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.75, 1,045.79 and 496.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.75, 1,045.79 and 496.35 is: 685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.75 : 1,045.79 = 496.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.75/1,045.79 = 496.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.75x = 1,045.79 × 496.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.75x = 519,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,077.87/757.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.03

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