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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.84, 1,019.76 and 486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.84, 1,019.76 and 486.80 is: 671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.84 : 1,019.76 = 486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.84/1,019.76 = 486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.84x = 1,019.76 × 486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.84x = 496,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,419.17/738.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.89

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