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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.43, 1,036.50 and 486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.43, 1,036.50 and 486.20 is: 670.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.43 : 1,036.50 = 486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.43/1,036.50 = 486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.43x = 1,036.50 × 486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.43x = 503,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,947.07/751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.65

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