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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.08, 1,009.10 and 495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.08, 1,009.10 and 495.95 is: 683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.08 : 1,009.10 = 495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.08/1,009.10 = 495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.08x = 1,009.10 × 495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.08x = 500,458.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,458.69/732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.62

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