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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.23, 1,012.22 and 498.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.23, 1,012.22 and 498.42 is: 688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.23 : 1,012.22 = 498.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.23/1,012.22 = 498.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.23x = 1,012.22 × 498.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.23x = 504,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,510.69/733.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.07

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