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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.41, 1,049.56 and 495.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.41, 1,049.56 and 495.58 is: 684.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.41 : 1,049.56 = 495.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.41/1,049.56 = 495.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.41x = 1,049.56 × 495.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.41x = 520,135.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,135.70/760.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.02

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