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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.63, 1,010.03 and 496.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.63, 1,010.03 and 496.82 is: 685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.63 : 1,010.03 = 496.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.63/1,010.03 = 496.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.63x = 1,010.03 × 496.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.63x = 501,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,803.15/731.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.87

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