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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.72, 1,003.04 and 493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.72, 1,003.04 and 493.92 is: 681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.72 : 1,003.04 = 493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.72/1,003.04 = 493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.72x = 1,003.04 × 493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.72x = 495,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,421.52/726.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.72

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