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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.34, 1,034.49 and 488.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.34, 1,034.49 and 488.26 is: 673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.34 : 1,034.49 = 488.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.34/1,034.49 = 488.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.34x = 1,034.49 × 488.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.34x = 505,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,100.09/750.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.16

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