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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.48, 1,015.28 and 486.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.48, 1,015.28 and 486.92 is: 672.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.48 : 1,015.28 = 486.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.48/1,015.28 = 486.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.48x = 1,015.28 × 486.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.48x = 494,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,360.14/735.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.16

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