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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.47, 1,009.71 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.47, 1,009.71 and 496.64 is: 685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.47 : 1,009.71 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.47/1,009.71 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.47x = 1,009.71 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.47x = 501,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,454.84/731.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.54

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