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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.71, 1,039.14 and 487.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.71, 1,039.14 and 487.70 is: 672.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.71 : 1,039.14 = 487.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.71/1,039.14 = 487.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.71x = 1,039.14 × 487.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.71x = 506,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,783.38/753.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.39

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