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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.17, 1,009.50 and 482.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.17, 1,009.50 and 482.94 is: 665.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.17 : 1,009.50 = 482.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.17/1,009.50 = 482.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.17x = 1,009.50 × 482.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.17x = 487,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,527.93/732.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.87

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