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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.66, 1,006.70 and 519.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.66, 1,006.70 and 519.66 is: 716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.66 : 1,006.70 = 519.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.66/1,006.70 = 519.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.66x = 1,006.70 × 519.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.66x = 523,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,141.72/729.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.97

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