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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.04, 1,009.83 and 496.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.04, 1,009.83 and 496.00 is: 684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.04 : 1,009.83 = 496.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.04/1,009.83 = 496.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.04x = 1,009.83 × 496.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.04x = 500,870.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,870.63/732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.22

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