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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.98, 1,010.37 and 496.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.98, 1,010.37 and 496.27 is: 685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.98 : 1,010.37 = 496.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.98/1,010.37 = 496.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.98x = 1,010.37 × 496.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.98x = 501,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,416.32/731.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.01

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