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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.72, 1,004.61 and 496.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.72, 1,004.61 and 496.06 is: 684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.72 : 1,004.61 = 496.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.72/1,004.61 = 496.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.72x = 1,004.61 × 496.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.72x = 498,346.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,346.84/727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.81

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