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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.54, 1,011.90 and 497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.54, 1,011.90 and 497.50 is: 686.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.54 : 1,011.90 = 497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.54/1,011.90 = 497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.54x = 1,011.90 × 497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.54x = 503,420.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,420.25/733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.29

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