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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.93, 1,010.72 and 484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.93, 1,010.72 and 484.26 is: 667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.93 : 1,010.72 = 484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.93/1,010.72 = 484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.93x = 1,010.72 × 484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.93x = 489,448.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,448.85/732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.80

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