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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.26, 1,006.04 and 492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.26, 1,006.04 and 492.90 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.26 : 1,006.04 = 492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.26/1,006.04 = 492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.26x = 1,006.04 × 492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.26x = 495,874.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,874.65/729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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