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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.81, 1,046.39 and 492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.81, 1,046.39 and 492.38 is: 679.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.81 : 1,046.39 = 492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.81/1,046.39 = 492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.81x = 1,046.39 × 492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.81x = 515,223.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,223.62/757.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.88

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