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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.03, 1,005.99 and 508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.03, 1,005.99 and 508.46 is: 701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.03 : 1,005.99 = 508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.03/1,005.99 = 508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.03x = 1,005.99 × 508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.03x = 511,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,500.65/729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.62

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