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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.76, 1,004.46 and 494.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.76, 1,004.46 and 494.48 is: 682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.76 : 1,004.46 = 494.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.76/1,004.46 = 494.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.76x = 1,004.46 × 494.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.76x = 496,685.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,685.38/727.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.49

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