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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,008.22 and 496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,008.22 and 496.72 is: 686.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,008.22 = 496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,008.22 = 496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,008.22 × 496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 500,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,803.04/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.03

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