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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.21, 1,016.51 and 487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.21, 1,016.51 and 487.95 is: 673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.21 : 1,016.51 = 487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.21/1,016.51 = 487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.21x = 1,016.51 × 487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.21x = 496,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,006.05/736.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.73

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