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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.05, 1,010.71 and 483.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.05, 1,010.71 and 483.78 is: 667.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.05 : 1,010.71 = 483.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.05/1,010.71 = 483.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.05x = 1,010.71 × 483.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.05x = 488,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,961.28/732.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.93

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