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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.84, 1,035.86 and 488.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.84, 1,035.86 and 488.76 is: 674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.84 : 1,035.86 = 488.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.84/1,035.86 = 488.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.84x = 1,035.86 × 488.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.84x = 506,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,286.93/750.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.29

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