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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.07, 1,036.37 and 489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.07, 1,036.37 and 489.44 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.07 : 1,036.37 = 489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.07/1,036.37 = 489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.07x = 1,036.37 × 489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.07x = 507,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,236.97/751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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