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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.91, 1,006.28 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.91, 1,006.28 and 494.10 is: 682.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.91 : 1,006.28 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.91/1,006.28 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.91x = 1,006.28 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.91x = 497,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,200.48/728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.12

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