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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.85, 1,011.47 and 496.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.85, 1,011.47 and 496.79 is: 685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.85 : 1,011.47 = 496.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.85/1,011.47 = 496.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.85x = 1,011.47 × 496.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.85x = 502,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,488.18/732.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.66

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