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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.61, 1,034.10 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.61, 1,034.10 and 484.20 is: 667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.61 : 1,034.10 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.61/1,034.10 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.61x = 1,034.10 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.61x = 500,711.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,711.22/749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.96

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