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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.05, 1,005.89 and 493.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.05, 1,005.89 and 493.11 is: 680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.05 : 1,005.89 = 493.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.05/1,005.89 = 493.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.05x = 1,005.89 × 493.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.05x = 496,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,014.42/729.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.36

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