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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.76, 1,017.14 and 488.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.76, 1,017.14 and 488.67 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.76 : 1,017.14 = 488.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.76/1,017.14 = 488.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.76x = 1,017.14 × 488.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.76x = 497,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,045.80/736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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