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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.79, 1,037.93 and 486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.79, 1,037.93 and 486.47 is: 671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.79 : 1,037.93 = 486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.79/1,037.93 = 486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.79x = 1,037.93 × 486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.79x = 504,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,914.19/751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.62

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