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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.42, 1,036.04 and 484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.42, 1,036.04 and 484.98 is: 669.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.42 : 1,036.04 = 484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.42/1,036.04 = 484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.42x = 1,036.04 × 484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.42x = 502,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,458.68/750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.57

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