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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.26, 1,038.05 and 486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.26, 1,038.05 and 486.71 is: 671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.26 : 1,038.05 = 486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.26/1,038.05 = 486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.26x = 1,038.05 × 486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.26x = 505,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,229.32/752.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.62

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