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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.25, 1,032.59 and 486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.25, 1,032.59 and 486.71 is: 671.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.25 : 1,032.59 = 486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.25/1,032.59 = 486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.25x = 1,032.59 × 486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.25x = 502,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,569.45/748.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.66

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