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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.12, 1,035.78 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.12, 1,035.78 and 488.40 is: 674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.12 : 1,035.78 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.12/1,035.78 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.12x = 1,035.78 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.12x = 505,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,874.95/750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.39

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