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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.08, 1,007.94 and 497.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.08, 1,007.94 and 497.80 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.08 : 1,007.94 = 497.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.08/1,007.94 = 497.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.08x = 1,007.94 × 497.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.08x = 501,752.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,752.53/731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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