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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.50, 1,014.36 and 486.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.50, 1,014.36 and 486.62 is: 671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.50 : 1,014.36 = 486.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.50/1,014.36 = 486.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.50x = 1,014.36 × 486.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.50x = 493,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,607.86/735.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.12

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