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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.61, 1,016.76 and 487.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.61, 1,016.76 and 487.95 is: 673.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.61 : 1,016.76 = 487.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.61/1,016.76 = 487.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.61x = 1,016.76 × 487.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.61x = 496,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,128.04/736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.53

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