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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.36, 1,006.64 and 493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.36, 1,006.64 and 493.28 is: 680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.36 : 1,006.64 = 493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.36/1,006.64 = 493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.36x = 1,006.64 × 493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.36x = 496,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,555.38/729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.81

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