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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 725.76, 1,000.32 and 492.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 725.76, 1,000.32 and 492.48 is: 678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725.76 : 1,000.32 = 492.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725.76/1,000.32 = 492.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725.76x = 1,000.32 × 492.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725.76x = 492,637.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,637.59/725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.79

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