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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.91, 1,038.33 and 487.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.91, 1,038.33 and 487.02 is: 671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.91 : 1,038.33 = 487.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.91/1,038.33 = 487.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.91x = 1,038.33 × 487.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.91x = 505,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,687.48/752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.64

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