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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.70, 1,037.67 and 490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.70, 1,037.67 and 490.07 is: 676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.70 : 1,037.67 = 490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.70/1,037.67 = 490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.70x = 1,037.67 × 490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.70x = 508,530.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,530.94/751.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.51

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