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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.42, 1,010.52 and 499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.42, 1,010.52 and 499.56 is: 689.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.42 : 1,010.52 = 499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.42/1,010.52 = 499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.42x = 1,010.52 × 499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.42x = 504,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,815.37/732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.24

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