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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.60, 1,013.90 and 499.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.60, 1,013.90 and 499.34 is: 688.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.60 : 1,013.90 = 499.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.60/1,013.90 = 499.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.60x = 1,013.90 × 499.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.60x = 506,280.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,280.83/735.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.26

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