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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.22, 1,006.49 and 496.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.22, 1,006.49 and 496.42 is: 685.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.22 : 1,006.49 = 496.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.22/1,006.49 = 496.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.22x = 1,006.49 × 496.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.22x = 499,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,641.77/729.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.17

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