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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.19, 1,009.04 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.19, 1,009.04 and 498.32 is: 687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.19 : 1,009.04 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.19/1,009.04 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.19x = 1,009.04 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.19x = 502,819.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,819.77/731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.67

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