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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.80, 1,002.04 and 493.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.80, 1,002.04 and 493.52 is: 680.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.80 : 1,002.04 = 493.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.80/1,002.04 = 493.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.80x = 1,002.04 × 493.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.80x = 494,526.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,526.78/726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.42

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