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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.16, 1,032.32 and 486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.16, 1,032.32 and 486.24 is: 670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.16 : 1,032.32 = 486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.16/1,032.32 = 486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.16x = 1,032.32 × 486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.16x = 501,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,955.28/748.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.92

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