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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.00, 1,036.91 and 486.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.00, 1,036.91 and 486.09 is: 670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.00 : 1,036.91 = 486.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.00/1,036.91 = 486.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.00x = 1,036.91 × 486.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.00x = 504,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,032.80/752.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.26

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