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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.40, 1,032.62 and 486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.40, 1,032.62 and 486.32 is: 671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.40 : 1,032.62 = 486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.40/1,032.62 = 486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.40x = 1,032.62 × 486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.40x = 502,183.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,183.76/748.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.01

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