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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.66, 1,036.78 and 486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.66, 1,036.78 and 486.12 is: 670.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.66 : 1,036.78 = 486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.66/1,036.78 = 486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.66x = 1,036.78 × 486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.66x = 503,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,999.49/751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.52

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