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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.30, 1,013.14 and 498.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.30, 1,013.14 and 498.38 is: 687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.30 : 1,013.14 = 498.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.30/1,013.14 = 498.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.30x = 1,013.14 × 498.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.30x = 504,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,928.71/734.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.63

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