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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,009.28 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,009.28 and 497.48 is: 687.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,009.28 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,009.28 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,009.28 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 502,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,096.61/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.09

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