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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.52, 1,005.54 and 492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.52, 1,005.54 and 492.36 is: 679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.52 : 1,005.54 = 492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.52/1,005.54 = 492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.52x = 1,005.54 × 492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.52x = 495,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,087.67/728.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.58

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