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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.19, 1,036.55 and 489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.19, 1,036.55 and 489.56 is: 675.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.19 : 1,036.55 = 489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.19/1,036.55 = 489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.19x = 1,036.55 × 489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.19x = 507,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,450.97/751.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.53

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