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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.06, 1,034.73 and 487.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.06, 1,034.73 and 487.98 is: 673.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.06 : 1,034.73 = 487.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.06/1,034.73 = 487.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.06x = 1,034.73 × 487.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.06x = 504,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,927.55/750.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.18

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