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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751, 1,036.38 and 489.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751, 1,036.38 and 489.46 is: 675.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751 : 1,036.38 = 489.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751/1,036.38 = 489.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751x = 1,036.38 × 489.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751x = 507,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,266.55/751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.45

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