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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.44, 1,006.80 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.44, 1,006.80 and 498.32 is: 687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.44 : 1,006.80 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.44/1,006.80 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.44x = 1,006.80 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.44x = 501,708.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,708.58/729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.80

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