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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.92, 1,035.78 and 488.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.92, 1,035.78 and 488.84 is: 674.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.92 : 1,035.78 = 488.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.92/1,035.78 = 488.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.92x = 1,035.78 × 488.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.92x = 506,330.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,330.70/750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.28

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