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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.52, 1,002.36 and 493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.52, 1,002.36 and 493.24 is: 680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.52 : 1,002.36 = 493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.52/1,002.36 = 493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.52x = 1,002.36 × 493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.52x = 494,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,404.05/726.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.51

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