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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.20, 1,047.71 and 493.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.20, 1,047.71 and 493.75 is: 681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.20 : 1,047.71 = 493.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.20/1,047.71 = 493.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.20x = 1,047.71 × 493.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.20x = 517,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,306.81/759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.38

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