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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,035.36 and 485.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,035.36 and 485.19 is: 669.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,035.36 = 485.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,035.36 = 485.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,035.36 × 485.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 502,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,346.32/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.14

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