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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,001.39 and 493.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,001.39 and 493.47 is: 679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,001.39 = 493.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,001.39 = 493.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,001.39 × 493.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 494,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,155.92/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.95

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