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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.03, 1,035.06 and 488.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.03, 1,035.06 and 488.49 is: 674.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.03 : 1,035.06 = 488.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.03/1,035.06 = 488.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.03x = 1,035.06 × 488.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.03x = 505,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,616.46/750.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.13

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