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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.51, 1,032.96 and 486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.51, 1,032.96 and 486.34 is: 671.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.51 : 1,032.96 = 486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.51/1,032.96 = 486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.51x = 1,032.96 × 486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.51x = 502,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,369.77/748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.16

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