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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.21, 1,015.09 and 499.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.21, 1,015.09 and 499.29 is: 688.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.21 : 1,015.09 = 499.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.21/1,015.09 = 499.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.21x = 1,015.09 × 499.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.21x = 506,824.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,824.29/736.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.42

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