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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.20, 1,015.02 and 487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.20, 1,015.02 and 487.13 is: 671.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.20 : 1,015.02 = 487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.20/1,015.02 = 487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.20x = 1,015.02 × 487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.20x = 494,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,446.69/736.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.62

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