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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.01, 1,036.40 and 488.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.01, 1,036.40 and 488.57 is: 674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.01 : 1,036.40 = 488.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.01/1,036.40 = 488.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.01x = 1,036.40 × 488.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.01x = 506,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,346.32/751.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.22

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