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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.54, 1,007.13 and 497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.54, 1,007.13 and 497.26 is: 685.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.54 : 1,007.13 = 497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.54/1,007.13 = 497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.54x = 1,007.13 × 497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.54x = 500,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,805.46/730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.53

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