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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.42, 1,035.54 and 488.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.42, 1,035.54 and 488.25 is: 673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.42 : 1,035.54 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.42/1,035.54 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.42x = 1,035.54 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.42x = 505,602.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,602.41/750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.76

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