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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.42, 1,037.62 and 486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.42, 1,037.62 and 486.52 is: 670.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.42 : 1,037.62 = 486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.42/1,037.62 = 486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.42x = 1,037.62 × 486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.42x = 504,822.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,822.88/752.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.93

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