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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.73, 1,035.10 and 484.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.73, 1,035.10 and 484.31 is: 668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.73 : 1,035.10 = 484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.73/1,035.10 = 484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.73x = 1,035.10 × 484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.73x = 501,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,312.47/749.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.65

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