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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.07, 1,010.87 and 484.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.07, 1,010.87 and 484.07 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.07 : 1,010.87 = 484.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.07/1,010.87 = 484.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.07x = 1,010.87 × 484.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.07x = 489,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,331.84/733.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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