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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.68, 1,031.28 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.68, 1,031.28 and 485.60 is: 669.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.68 : 1,031.28 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.68/1,031.28 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.68x = 1,031.28 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.68x = 500,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,789.57/747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.79

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