Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.88, 1,003.29 and 494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 726.88, 1,003.29 and 494 is: 681.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
726.88 : 1,003.29 = 494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
726.88/1,003.29 = 494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
726.88x = 1,003.29 × 494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
726.88x = 495,625.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,625.26/726.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 681.86
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