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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.64, 1,006.50 and 508.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.64, 1,006.50 and 508.20 is: 701.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.64 : 1,006.50 = 508.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.64/1,006.50 = 508.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.64x = 1,006.50 × 508.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.64x = 511,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,503.30/729.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.04

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