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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.51, 1,047.87 and 494.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.51, 1,047.87 and 494.17 is: 681.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.51 : 1,047.87 = 494.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.51/1,047.87 = 494.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.51x = 1,047.87 × 494.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.51x = 517,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,823.30/759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.79

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