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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.13, 1,037.07 and 489.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.13, 1,037.07 and 489.60 is: 675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.13 : 1,037.07 = 489.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.13/1,037.07 = 489.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.13x = 1,037.07 × 489.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.13x = 507,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,749.47/751.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.98

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