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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.57, 1,032.12 and 486.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.57, 1,032.12 and 486.33 is: 671.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.57 : 1,032.12 = 486.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.57/1,032.12 = 486.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.57x = 1,032.12 × 486.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.57x = 501,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,950.92/747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.44

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