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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.35, 1,010.26 and 496.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.35, 1,010.26 and 496.31 is: 684.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.35 : 1,010.26 = 496.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.35/1,010.26 = 496.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.35x = 1,010.26 × 496.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.35x = 501,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,402.14/732.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.65

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