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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.88, 1,050.84 and 492.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.88, 1,050.84 and 492.51 is: 679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.88 : 1,050.84 = 492.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.88/1,050.84 = 492.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.88x = 1,050.84 × 492.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.88x = 517,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,549.21/761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.31

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