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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.38, 1,045.98 and 489.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.38, 1,045.98 and 489.12 is: 674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.38 : 1,045.98 = 489.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.38/1,045.98 = 489.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.38x = 1,045.98 × 489.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.38x = 511,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,609.74/758.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.61

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