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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.33, 1,013.16 and 486.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.33, 1,013.16 and 486.24 is: 669.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.33 : 1,013.16 = 486.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.33/1,013.16 = 486.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.33x = 1,013.16 × 486.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.33x = 492,638.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,638.92/735.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.96

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