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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.66, 1,003.47 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.66, 1,003.47 and 494.46 is: 682.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.66 : 1,003.47 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.66/1,003.47 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.66x = 1,003.47 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.66x = 496,175.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,175.78/726.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.82

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