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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.62, 1,037.80 and 486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.62, 1,037.80 and 486.23 is: 671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.62 : 1,037.80 = 486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.62/1,037.80 = 486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.62x = 1,037.80 × 486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.62x = 504,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,602.18/751.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.35

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