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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.53, 1,003.06 and 499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.53, 1,003.06 and 499.80 is: 690.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.53 : 1,003.06 = 499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.53/1,003.06 = 499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.53x = 1,003.06 × 499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.53x = 501,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,324.37/726.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.03

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