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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.55, 1,033.83 and 487.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.55, 1,033.83 and 487.29 is: 672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.55 : 1,033.83 = 487.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.55/1,033.83 = 487.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.55x = 1,033.83 × 487.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.55x = 503,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,775.02/749.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.10

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