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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.34, 1,033.89 and 487.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.34, 1,033.89 and 487.31 is: 672.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.34 : 1,033.89 = 487.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.34/1,033.89 = 487.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.34x = 1,033.89 × 487.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.34x = 503,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,819.77/749.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.35

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