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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.52, 1,018.10 and 498.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.52, 1,018.10 and 498.30 is: 687.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.52 : 1,018.10 = 498.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.52/1,018.10 = 498.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.52x = 1,018.10 × 498.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.52x = 507,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,319.23/737.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.87

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