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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.24, 1,017.56 and 488.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.24, 1,017.56 and 488.97 is: 674.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.24 : 1,017.56 = 488.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.24/1,017.56 = 488.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.24x = 1,017.56 × 488.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.24x = 497,557.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,557.54/737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.90

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