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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736, 1,016.40 and 487.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736, 1,016.40 and 487.20 is: 672.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736 : 1,016.40 = 487.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736/1,016.40 = 487.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736x = 1,016.40 × 487.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736x = 495,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,190.08/736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.81

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