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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.56, 1,029.60 and 484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.56, 1,029.60 and 484.08 is: 668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.56 : 1,029.60 = 484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.56/1,029.60 = 484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.56x = 1,029.60 × 484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.56x = 498,408.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,408.77/745.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.50

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