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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.15, 1,034.76 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.15, 1,034.76 and 484.18 is: 667.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.15 : 1,034.76 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.15/1,034.76 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.15x = 1,034.76 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.15x = 501,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,003.95/750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.87

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