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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.98, 1,013.85 and 498.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.98, 1,013.85 and 498.94 is: 688.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.98 : 1,013.85 = 498.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.98/1,013.85 = 498.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.98x = 1,013.85 × 498.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.98x = 505,850.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,850.32/734.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.25

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