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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,008.99 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,008.99 and 494.76 is: 682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,008.99 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,008.99 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,008.99 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 499,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,207.89/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.65

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