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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.98, 1,033.38 and 487.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.98, 1,033.38 and 487.17 is: 672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.98 : 1,033.38 = 487.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.98/1,033.38 = 487.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.98x = 1,033.38 × 487.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.98x = 503,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,431.73/748.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.16

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