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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.59, 1,033.34 and 486.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.59, 1,033.34 and 486.63 is: 671.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.59 : 1,033.34 = 486.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.59/1,033.34 = 486.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.59x = 1,033.34 × 486.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.59x = 502,854.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,854.24/748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.74

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