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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.89, 1,011.63 and 497.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.89, 1,011.63 and 497.37 is: 685.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.89 : 1,011.63 = 497.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.89/1,011.63 = 497.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.89x = 1,011.63 × 497.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.89x = 503,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,154.41/733.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.60

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