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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,008.17 and 497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,008.17 and 497.66 is: 686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,008.17 = 497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,008.17 = 497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,008.17 × 497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 501,725.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,725.88/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.92

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