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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.32, 1,033.08 and 486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.32, 1,033.08 and 486.72 is: 671.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.32 : 1,033.08 = 486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.32/1,033.08 = 486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.32x = 1,033.08 × 486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.32x = 502,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,820.70/748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.93

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