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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.34, 1,006.31 and 496.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.34, 1,006.31 and 496.70 is: 685.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.34 : 1,006.31 = 496.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.34/1,006.31 = 496.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.34x = 1,006.31 × 496.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.34x = 499,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,834.18/729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.32

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