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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.45, 1,038.80 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.45, 1,038.80 and 487.44 is: 672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.45 : 1,038.80 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.45/1,038.80 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.45x = 1,038.80 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.45x = 506,352.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,352.67/753.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.05

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