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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734, 1,013.46 and 500.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734, 1,013.46 and 500.72 is: 691.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734 : 1,013.46 = 500.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734/1,013.46 = 500.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734x = 1,013.46 × 500.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734x = 507,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,459.69/734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.36

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