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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.74, 1,011.95 and 497.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.74, 1,011.95 and 497.73 is: 687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.74 : 1,011.95 = 497.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.74/1,011.95 = 497.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.74x = 1,011.95 × 497.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.74x = 503,679.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,679.12/732.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.40

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