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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,035.15 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,035.15 and 484.32 is: 668.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,035.15 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,035.15 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,035.15 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 501,343.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,343.85/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.67

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