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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.88, 1,015.80 and 499.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.88, 1,015.80 and 499.72 is: 689.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.88 : 1,015.80 = 499.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.88/1,015.80 = 499.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.88x = 1,015.80 × 499.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.88x = 507,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,615.58/735.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.81

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