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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.91, 1,018.73 and 489.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.91, 1,018.73 and 489.57 is: 675.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.91 : 1,018.73 = 489.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.91/1,018.73 = 489.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.91x = 1,018.73 × 489.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.91x = 498,734.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,734.55/737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.88

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