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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.80, 1,004.57 and 492.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.80, 1,004.57 and 492.67 is: 679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.80 : 1,004.57 = 492.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.80/1,004.57 = 492.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.80x = 1,004.57 × 492.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.80x = 494,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,916.53/728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.09

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