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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.57, 1,036.26 and 489.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.57, 1,036.26 and 489.33 is: 675.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.57 : 1,036.26 = 489.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.57/1,036.26 = 489.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.57x = 1,036.26 × 489.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.57x = 507,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,073.11/750.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.58

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