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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.80, 1,016.96 and 488.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.80, 1,016.96 and 488.13 is: 673.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.80 : 1,016.96 = 488.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.80/1,016.96 = 488.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.80x = 1,016.96 × 488.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.80x = 496,406.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,406.24/736.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.73

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