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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.45, 1,001.48 and 489.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.45, 1,001.48 and 489.98 is: 675.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.45 : 1,001.48 = 489.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.45/1,001.48 = 489.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.45x = 1,001.48 × 489.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.45x = 490,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,697.71/726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.47

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