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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.14, 1,017.30 and 488.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.14, 1,017.30 and 488.29 is: 673.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.14 : 1,017.30 = 488.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.14/1,017.30 = 488.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.14x = 1,017.30 × 488.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.14x = 496,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,737.42/737.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.87

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