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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,003.32 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,003.32 and 494.28 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,003.32 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,003.32 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,003.32 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 495,921.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,921.01/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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