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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.08, 1,001.52 and 492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.08, 1,001.52 and 492.80 is: 679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.08 : 1,001.52 = 492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.08/1,001.52 = 492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.08x = 1,001.52 × 492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.08x = 493,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,549.06/726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.74

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