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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.84, 1,010.22 and 499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.84, 1,010.22 and 499.28 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.84 : 1,010.22 = 499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.84/1,010.22 = 499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.84x = 1,010.22 × 499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.84x = 504,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,382.64/731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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