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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.52, 1,008.34 and 497.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.52, 1,008.34 and 497.78 is: 687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.52 : 1,008.34 = 497.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.52/1,008.34 = 497.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.52x = 1,008.34 × 497.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.52x = 501,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,931.49/730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.09

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