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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726, 1,002.08 and 490.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726, 1,002.08 and 490.28 is: 676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726 : 1,002.08 = 490.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726/1,002.08 = 490.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726x = 1,002.08 × 490.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726x = 491,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,299.78/726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.72

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