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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.97, 1,016.56 and 488.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.97, 1,016.56 and 488.20 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.97 : 1,016.56 = 488.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.97/1,016.56 = 488.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.97x = 1,016.56 × 488.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.97x = 496,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,282.66/736.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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