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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.46, 1,048.60 and 494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.46, 1,048.60 and 494.56 is: 681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.46 : 1,048.60 = 494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.46/1,048.60 = 494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.46x = 1,048.60 × 494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.46x = 518,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,595.62/760.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.95

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