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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.96, 1,003.42 and 494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.96, 1,003.42 and 494.22 is: 682.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.96 : 1,003.42 = 494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.96/1,003.42 = 494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.96x = 1,003.42 × 494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.96x = 495,903.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,903.98/726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.17

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