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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.12, 1,016.80 and 488.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.12, 1,016.80 and 488.48 is: 673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.12 : 1,016.80 = 488.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.12/1,016.80 = 488.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.12x = 1,016.80 × 488.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.12x = 496,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,686.46/737.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.82

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