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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.25, 1,015.19 and 501.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.25, 1,015.19 and 501.97 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.25 : 1,015.19 = 501.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.25/1,015.19 = 501.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.25x = 1,015.19 × 501.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.25x = 509,594.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,594.92/735.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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