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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.04, 1,030.26 and 485.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.04, 1,030.26 and 485.14 is: 669.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.04 : 1,030.26 = 485.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.04/1,030.26 = 485.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.04x = 1,030.26 × 485.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.04x = 499,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,820.34/747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.07

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