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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.90, 1,004.72 and 495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.90, 1,004.72 and 495.16 is: 683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.90 : 1,004.72 = 495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.90/1,004.72 = 495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.90x = 1,004.72 × 495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.90x = 497,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,494.68/727.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.47

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