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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.32, 1,035.12 and 488.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.32, 1,035.12 and 488.36 is: 673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.32 : 1,035.12 = 488.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.32/1,035.12 = 488.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.32x = 1,035.12 × 488.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.32x = 505,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,511.20/750.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.73

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