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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.80, 1,035.76 and 488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.80, 1,035.76 and 488.76 is: 674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.80 : 1,035.76 = 488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.80/1,035.76 = 488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.80x = 1,035.76 × 488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.80x = 506,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,238.06/750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.26

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