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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,008.78 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,008.78 and 498.12 is: 687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,008.78 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,008.78 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,008.78 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 502,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,493.49/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.41

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