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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.56, 1,049.76 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.56, 1,049.76 and 491.52 is: 678.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.56 : 1,049.76 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.56/1,049.76 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.56x = 1,049.76 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.56x = 515,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,978.04/760.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.42

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