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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.89, 1,010.19 and 499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.89, 1,010.19 and 499 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.89 : 1,010.19 = 499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.89/1,010.19 = 499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.89x = 1,010.19 × 499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.89x = 504,084.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,084.81/731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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