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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749, 1,033.62 and 487.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749, 1,033.62 and 487.46 is: 672.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749 : 1,033.62 = 487.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749/1,033.62 = 487.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749x = 1,033.62 × 487.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749x = 503,848.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,848.41/749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.69

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