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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.31, 1,032.32 and 486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.31, 1,032.32 and 486.23 is: 670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.31 : 1,032.32 = 486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.31/1,032.32 = 486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.31x = 1,032.32 × 486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.31x = 501,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,942.52/748.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.77

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