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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,008.62 and 495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,008.62 and 495.12 is: 683.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,008.62 = 495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,008.62 = 495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,008.62 × 495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 499,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,389.17/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.01

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