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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.79, 1,011.62 and 497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.79, 1,011.62 and 497.98 is: 687.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.79 : 1,011.62 = 497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.79/1,011.62 = 497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.79x = 1,011.62 × 497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.79x = 503,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,764.04/732.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.46

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