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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.07, 1,036.91 and 486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.07, 1,036.91 and 486.06 is: 670.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.07 : 1,036.91 = 486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.07/1,036.91 = 486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.07x = 1,036.91 × 486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.07x = 504,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,001.85/752.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.15

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