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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,007.82 and 498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,007.82 and 498.36 is: 687.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,007.82 = 498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,007.82 = 498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,007.82 × 498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 502,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,257.18/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.38

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