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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.40, 1,031.25 and 485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.40, 1,031.25 and 485.32 is: 669.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.40 : 1,031.25 = 485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.40/1,031.25 = 485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.40x = 1,031.25 × 485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.40x = 500,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,486.25/747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.64

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