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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.88, 1,029.34 and 484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.88, 1,029.34 and 484.35 is: 668.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.88 : 1,029.34 = 484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.88/1,029.34 = 484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.88x = 1,029.34 × 484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.88x = 498,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,557.57/745.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.42

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