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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.84, 1,011.08 and 484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.84, 1,011.08 and 484.72 is: 667.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.84 : 1,011.08 = 484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.84/1,011.08 = 484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.84x = 1,011.08 × 484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.84x = 490,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,090.70/733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.84

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