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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,036.77 and 489.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,036.77 and 489.63 is: 675.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,036.77 = 489.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,036.77 = 489.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,036.77 × 489.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 507,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,633.70/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.37

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