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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.07, 1,036.29 and 485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.07, 1,036.29 and 485.60 is: 670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.07 : 1,036.29 = 485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.07/1,036.29 = 485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.07x = 1,036.29 × 485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.07x = 503,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,219.06/751.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.00

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