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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.10, 1,032.72 and 486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.10, 1,032.72 and 486.30 is: 671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.10 : 1,032.72 = 486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.10/1,032.72 = 486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.10x = 1,032.72 × 486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.10x = 502,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,211.74/748.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.32

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