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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.08, 1,036.37 and 485.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.08, 1,036.37 and 485.03 is: 669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.08 : 1,036.37 = 485.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.08/1,036.37 = 485.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.08x = 1,036.37 × 485.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.08x = 502,670.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,670.07/751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.26

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