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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.72, 999.48 and 492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.72, 999.48 and 492.16 is: 678.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.72 : 999.48 = 492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.72/999.48 = 492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.72x = 999.48 × 492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.72x = 491,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,904.08/724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.75

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