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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.02, 1,047.65 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.02, 1,047.65 and 494.13 is: 682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.02 : 1,047.65 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.02/1,047.65 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.02x = 1,047.65 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.02x = 517,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,668.22/759.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.02

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