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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.80, 1,008.18 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.80, 1,008.18 and 497.52 is: 686.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.80 : 1,008.18 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.80/1,008.18 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.80x = 1,008.18 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.80x = 501,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,589.71/730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.36

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