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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.09, 1,010.14 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.09, 1,010.14 and 496.08 is: 684.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.09 : 1,010.14 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.09/1,010.14 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.09x = 1,010.14 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.09x = 501,109.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,109.01/732.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.49

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