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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.85, 1,047.36 and 493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.85, 1,047.36 and 493.28 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.85 : 1,047.36 = 493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.85/1,047.36 = 493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.85x = 1,047.36 × 493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.85x = 516,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,641.74/758.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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