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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.28, 1,036.20 and 489.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.28, 1,036.20 and 489.44 is: 675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.28 : 1,036.20 = 489.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.28/1,036.20 = 489.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.28x = 1,036.20 × 489.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.28x = 507,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,157.73/751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.06

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