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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.16, 1,006.68 and 508.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.16, 1,006.68 and 508.02 is: 701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.16 : 1,006.68 = 508.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.16/1,006.68 = 508.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.16x = 1,006.68 × 508.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.16x = 511,413.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,413.57/729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.37

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