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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.89, 1,016 and 487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.89, 1,016 and 487.54 is: 673.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.89 : 1,016 = 487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.89/1,016 = 487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.89x = 1,016 × 487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.89x = 495,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,340.64/735.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.12

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