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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.05, 1,040.16 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.05, 1,040.16 and 488.28 is: 673.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.05 : 1,040.16 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.05/1,040.16 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.05x = 1,040.16 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.05x = 507,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,889.32/754.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.55

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