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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.64, 1,009.74 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.64, 1,009.74 and 496.44 is: 685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.64 : 1,009.74 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.64/1,009.74 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.64x = 1,009.74 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.64x = 501,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,275.33/731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.14

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