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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.51, 1,034.45 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.51, 1,034.45 and 488.28 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.51 : 1,034.45 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.51/1,034.45 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.51x = 1,034.45 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.51x = 505,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,098.80/749.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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