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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.06, 1,031.04 and 485.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.06, 1,031.04 and 485.16 is: 669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.06 : 1,031.04 = 485.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.06/1,031.04 = 485.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.06x = 1,031.04 × 485.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.06x = 500,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,219.37/747.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.58

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