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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.12, 1,015.77 and 487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.12, 1,015.77 and 487.72 is: 673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.12 : 1,015.77 = 487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.12/1,015.77 = 487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.12x = 1,015.77 × 487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.12x = 495,411.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,411.34/736.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.00

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