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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.53, 1,008.35 and 497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.53, 1,008.35 and 497.79 is: 687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.53 : 1,008.35 = 497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.53/1,008.35 = 497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.53x = 1,008.35 × 497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.53x = 501,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,946.55/730.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.10

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