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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.45, 1,036.05 and 485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.45, 1,036.05 and 485.44 is: 669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.45 : 1,036.05 = 485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.45/1,036.05 = 485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.45x = 1,036.05 × 485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.45x = 502,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,935.70/751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.29

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