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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.98, 1,006.22 and 492.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.98, 1,006.22 and 492.86 is: 680.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.98 : 1,006.22 = 492.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.98/1,006.22 = 492.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.98x = 1,006.22 × 492.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.98x = 495,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,925.59/728.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.30

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