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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.48, 1,003.92 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.48, 1,003.92 and 495.20 is: 682.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.48 : 1,003.92 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.48/1,003.92 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.48x = 1,003.92 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.48x = 497,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,141.18/728.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.44

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