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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.28, 1,033.38 and 487.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.28, 1,033.38 and 487.38 is: 672.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.28 : 1,033.38 = 487.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.28/1,033.38 = 487.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.28x = 1,033.38 × 487.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.28x = 503,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,648.74/749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.18

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