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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.15, 1,008.36 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.15, 1,008.36 and 495.04 is: 682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.15 : 1,008.36 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.15/1,008.36 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.15x = 1,008.36 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.15x = 499,176.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,176.01/731.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.72

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