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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.82, 1,036.31 and 488.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.82, 1,036.31 and 488.38 is: 674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.82 : 1,036.31 = 488.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.82/1,036.31 = 488.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.82x = 1,036.31 × 488.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.82x = 506,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,113.08/750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.08

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