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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.30, 1,032.32 and 486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.30, 1,032.32 and 486.26 is: 670.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.30 : 1,032.32 = 486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.30/1,032.32 = 486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.30x = 1,032.32 × 486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.30x = 501,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,975.92/748.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.82

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