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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.88, 1,037.41 and 489.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.88, 1,037.41 and 489.85 is: 675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.88 : 1,037.41 = 489.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.88/1,037.41 = 489.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.88x = 1,037.41 × 489.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.88x = 508,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,171.47/751.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.87

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