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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.74, 1,018.12 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.74, 1,018.12 and 488.64 is: 674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.74 : 1,018.12 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.74/1,018.12 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.74x = 1,018.12 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.74x = 497,494.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,494.16/737.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.35

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