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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,035.45 and 484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,035.45 and 484.68 is: 668.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,035.45 = 484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,035.45 = 484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,035.45 × 484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 501,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,854.31/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.56

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