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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.56, 1,016.55 and 488.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.56, 1,016.55 and 488.40 is: 674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.56 : 1,016.55 = 488.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.56/1,016.55 = 488.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.56x = 1,016.55 × 488.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.56x = 496,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,483.02/736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.06

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