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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.26, 1,007.96 and 497.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.26, 1,007.96 and 497.38 is: 686.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.26 : 1,007.96 = 497.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.26/1,007.96 = 497.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.26x = 1,007.96 × 497.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.26x = 501,339.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,339.14/730.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.52

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