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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.52, 1,048.34 and 494.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.52, 1,048.34 and 494.63 is: 682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.52 : 1,048.34 = 494.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.52/1,048.34 = 494.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.52x = 1,048.34 × 494.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.52x = 518,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,532.70/759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.71

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