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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.98, 1,015.97 and 487.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.98, 1,015.97 and 487.42 is: 672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.98 : 1,015.97 = 487.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.98/1,015.97 = 487.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.98x = 1,015.97 × 487.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.98x = 495,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,204.10/735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.85

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