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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.19, 1,010.07 and 496.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.19, 1,010.07 and 496.22 is: 684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.19 : 1,010.07 = 496.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.19/1,010.07 = 496.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.19x = 1,010.07 × 496.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.19x = 501,216.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,216.94/732.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.54

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