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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.68, 1,009.20 and 499.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.68, 1,009.20 and 499.36 is: 688.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.68 : 1,009.20 = 499.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.68/1,009.20 = 499.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.68x = 1,009.20 × 499.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.68x = 503,954.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,954.11/731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.76

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