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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.95, 1,014.59 and 499.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.95, 1,014.59 and 499.53 is: 688.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.95 : 1,014.59 = 499.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.95/1,014.59 = 499.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.95x = 1,014.59 × 499.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.95x = 506,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,823.20/735.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.66

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