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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.93, 1,045.56 and 496.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.93, 1,045.56 and 496.11 is: 684.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.93 : 1,045.56 = 496.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.93/1,045.56 = 496.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.93x = 1,045.56 × 496.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.93x = 518,712.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,712.77/757.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.38

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