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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.56, 1,011.41 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.56, 1,011.41 and 484.29 is: 668.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.56 : 1,011.41 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.56/1,011.41 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.56x = 1,011.41 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.56x = 489,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,813.33/732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.64

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