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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.40, 1,036.98 and 490.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.40, 1,036.98 and 490.12 is: 676.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.40 : 1,036.98 = 490.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.40/1,036.98 = 490.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.40x = 1,036.98 × 490.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.40x = 508,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,244.64/751.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.40

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