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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.99, 1,037.67 and 486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.99, 1,037.67 and 486.82 is: 671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.99 : 1,037.67 = 486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.99/1,037.67 = 486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.99x = 1,037.67 × 486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.99x = 505,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,158.51/751.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.76

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