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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.26, 1,009.50 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.26, 1,009.50 and 496.44 is: 685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.26 : 1,009.50 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.26/1,009.50 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.26x = 1,009.50 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.26x = 501,156.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,156.18/731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.33

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