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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.02, 1,015.41 and 487.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.02, 1,015.41 and 487.47 is: 672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.02 : 1,015.41 = 487.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.02/1,015.41 = 487.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.02x = 1,015.41 × 487.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.02x = 494,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,981.91/736.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.51

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