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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.40, 1,005.34 and 507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.40, 1,005.34 and 507.88 is: 700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.40 : 1,005.34 = 507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.40/1,005.34 = 507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.40x = 1,005.34 × 507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.40x = 510,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,592.08/729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.02

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