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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.21, 1,014.90 and 499.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.21, 1,014.90 and 499.06 is: 688.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.21 : 1,014.90 = 499.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.21/1,014.90 = 499.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.21x = 1,014.90 × 499.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.21x = 506,495.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,495.39/735.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.91

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