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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.72, 1,009.38 and 495.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.72, 1,009.38 and 495.67 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.72 : 1,009.38 = 495.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.72/1,009.38 = 495.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.72x = 1,009.38 × 495.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.72x = 500,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,318.72/731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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