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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.59, 1,031.96 and 485.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.59, 1,031.96 and 485.63 is: 670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.59 : 1,031.96 = 485.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.59/1,031.96 = 485.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.59x = 1,031.96 × 485.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.59x = 501,150.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,150.73/747.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.36

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