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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.26, 1,010.88 and 497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.26, 1,010.88 and 497.44 is: 686.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.26 : 1,010.88 = 497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.26/1,010.88 = 497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.26x = 1,010.88 × 497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.26x = 502,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,852.15/732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.71

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