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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.33, 1,036.56 and 489.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.33, 1,036.56 and 489.25 is: 674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.33 : 1,036.56 = 489.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.33/1,036.56 = 489.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.33x = 1,036.56 × 489.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.33x = 507,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,136.98/751.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.99

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