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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.10, 1,036.01 and 489.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.10, 1,036.01 and 489.11 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.10 : 1,036.01 = 489.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.10/1,036.01 = 489.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.10x = 1,036.01 × 489.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.10x = 506,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,718.89/751.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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