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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.50, 1,045.76 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.50, 1,045.76 and 492.48 is: 678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.50 : 1,045.76 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.50/1,045.76 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.50x = 1,045.76 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.50x = 515,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,015.88/758.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.99

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