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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.89, 1,010.16 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.89, 1,010.16 and 483.24 is: 666.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.89 : 1,010.16 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.89/1,010.16 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.89x = 1,010.16 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.89x = 488,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,142.25/731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.97

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