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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.78, 1,034.13 and 487.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.78, 1,034.13 and 487.94 is: 672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.78 : 1,034.13 = 487.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.78/1,034.13 = 487.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.78x = 1,034.13 × 487.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.78x = 504,593.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,593.39/749.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.99

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