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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.64, 1,012.78 and 498.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.64, 1,012.78 and 498.82 is: 688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.64 : 1,012.78 = 498.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.64/1,012.78 = 498.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.64x = 1,012.78 × 498.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.64x = 505,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,194.92/733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.61

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