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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.21, 1,004.74 and 495.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.21, 1,004.74 and 495.93 is: 683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.21 : 1,004.74 = 495.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.21/1,004.74 = 495.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.21x = 1,004.74 × 495.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.21x = 498,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,280.71/729.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.32

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