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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.72, 1,007.68 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.72, 1,007.68 and 497.44 is: 685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.72 : 1,007.68 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.72/1,007.68 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.72x = 1,007.68 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.72x = 501,260.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,260.34/730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.98

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