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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.25, 1,005.20 and 495.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.25, 1,005.20 and 495.38 is: 683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.25 : 1,005.20 = 495.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.25/1,005.20 = 495.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.25x = 1,005.20 × 495.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.25x = 497,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,948.47/728.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.76

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