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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.73, 1,012.91 and 498.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.73, 1,012.91 and 498.89 is: 688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.73 : 1,012.91 = 498.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.73/1,012.91 = 498.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.73x = 1,012.91 × 498.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.73x = 505,330.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,330.71/733.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.72

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