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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.32, 1,016.01 and 487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.32, 1,016.01 and 487.74 is: 673.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.32 : 1,016.01 = 487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.32/1,016.01 = 487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.32x = 1,016.01 × 487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.32x = 495,548.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,548.72/736.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.01

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