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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.32, 1,037.31 and 490.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.32, 1,037.31 and 490.08 is: 676.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.32 : 1,037.31 = 490.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.32/1,037.31 = 490.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.32x = 1,037.31 × 490.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.32x = 508,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,364.88/751.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.63

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