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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.97, 1,008.35 and 494.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.97, 1,008.35 and 494.93 is: 682.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.97 : 1,008.35 = 494.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.97/1,008.35 = 494.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.97x = 1,008.35 × 494.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.97x = 499,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,055.15/730.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.73

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