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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.76, 1,014.67 and 500.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.76, 1,014.67 and 500.06 is: 689.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.76 : 1,014.67 = 500.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.76/1,014.67 = 500.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.76x = 1,014.67 × 500.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.76x = 507,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,395.88/735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.62

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