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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.62, 1,034.60 and 484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.62, 1,034.60 and 484.39 is: 668.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.62 : 1,034.60 = 484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.62/1,034.60 = 484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.62x = 1,034.60 × 484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.62x = 501,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,149.89/749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.54

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