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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.52, 1,006.92 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.52, 1,006.92 and 493.36 is: 680.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.52 : 1,006.92 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.52/1,006.92 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.52x = 1,006.92 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.52x = 496,774.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,774.05/729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.96

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