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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,010.88 and 499.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,010.88 and 499.84 is: 689.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,010.88 = 499.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,010.88 = 499.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,010.88 × 499.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 505,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,278.26/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.89

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