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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.53, 1,006.97 and 496.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.53, 1,006.97 and 496.79 is: 685.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.53 : 1,006.97 = 496.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.53/1,006.97 = 496.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.53x = 1,006.97 × 496.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.53x = 500,245.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,245.11/729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.71

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