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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.76, 1,039.14 and 483.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.76, 1,039.14 and 483.86 is: 667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.76 : 1,039.14 = 483.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.76/1,039.14 = 483.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.76x = 1,039.14 × 483.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.76x = 502,800.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,800.18/752.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.94

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