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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.12, 1,006.40 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.12, 1,006.40 and 496.64 is: 685.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.12 : 1,006.40 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.12/1,006.40 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.12x = 1,006.40 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.12x = 499,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,818.50/729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.51

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