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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.53, 1,005.04 and 508.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.53, 1,005.04 and 508.08 is: 699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.53 : 1,005.04 = 508.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.53/1,005.04 = 508.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.53x = 1,005.04 × 508.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.53x = 510,640.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,640.72/729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.96

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