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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.92, 1,013.51 and 495.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.92, 1,013.51 and 495.23 is: 682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.92 : 1,013.51 = 495.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.92/1,013.51 = 495.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.92x = 1,013.51 × 495.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.92x = 501,916.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,916.73/734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.96

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