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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,008.72 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,008.72 and 498.96 is: 687.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,008.72 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,008.72 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,008.72 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 503,310.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,310.93/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.36

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