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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.11, 1,005.01 and 495.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.11, 1,005.01 and 495.37 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.11 : 1,005.01 = 495.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.11/1,005.01 = 495.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.11x = 1,005.01 × 495.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.11x = 497,854.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,854.61/728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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