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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.88, 1,017.17 and 488.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.88, 1,017.17 and 488.28 is: 674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.88 : 1,017.17 = 488.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.88/1,017.17 = 488.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.88x = 1,017.17 × 488.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.88x = 496,661.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,661.33/736.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.01

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