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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.17, 1,031.55 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.17, 1,031.55 and 482.16 is: 664.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.17 : 1,031.55 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.17/1,031.55 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.17x = 1,031.55 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.17x = 497,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,372.15/748.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.78

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