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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.42, 1,036.02 and 488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.42, 1,036.02 and 488.98 is: 674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.42 : 1,036.02 = 488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.42/1,036.02 = 488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.42x = 1,036.02 × 488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.42x = 506,593.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,593.06/751.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.18

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