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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.87, 1,008.97 and 495.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.87, 1,008.97 and 495.45 is: 683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.87 : 1,008.97 = 495.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.87/1,008.97 = 495.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.87x = 1,008.97 × 495.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.87x = 499,895.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,895.73/731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.03

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