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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.58, 1,002 and 490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.58, 1,002 and 490.72 is: 676.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.58 : 1,002 = 490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.58/1,002 = 490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.58x = 1,002 × 490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.58x = 491,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,701.44/726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.73

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