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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.51, 1,010.73 and 496.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.51, 1,010.73 and 496.65 is: 685.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.51 : 1,010.73 = 496.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.51/1,010.73 = 496.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.51x = 1,010.73 × 496.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.51x = 501,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,976.57/732.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.28

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