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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.60, 1,007.20 and 508.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.60, 1,007.20 and 508.47 is: 701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.60 : 1,007.20 = 508.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.60/1,007.20 = 508.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.60x = 1,007.20 × 508.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.60x = 512,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,130.98/729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.93

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