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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.66, 1,015.62 and 487.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.66, 1,015.62 and 487.17 is: 672.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.66 : 1,015.62 = 487.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.66/1,015.62 = 487.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.66x = 1,015.62 × 487.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.66x = 494,779.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,779.60/735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.57

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