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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.01, 1,005.70 and 486.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.01, 1,005.70 and 486.54 is: 671.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.01 : 1,005.70 = 486.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.01/1,005.70 = 486.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.01x = 1,005.70 × 486.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.01x = 489,305.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,305.82/729.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.19

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