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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.18, 1,031.97 and 486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.18, 1,031.97 and 486.10 is: 670.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.18 : 1,031.97 = 486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.18/1,031.97 = 486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.18x = 1,031.97 × 486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.18x = 501,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,640.62/748.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.48

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