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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.54, 1,015.09 and 486.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.54, 1,015.09 and 486.42 is: 671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.54 : 1,015.09 = 486.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.54/1,015.09 = 486.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.54x = 1,015.09 × 486.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.54x = 493,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,760.08/735.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.29

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