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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.09, 1,014.11 and 486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.09, 1,014.11 and 486.76 is: 671.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.09 : 1,014.11 = 486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.09/1,014.11 = 486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.09x = 1,014.11 × 486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.09x = 493,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,628.18/735.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.52

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