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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.68, 1,006.20 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.68, 1,006.20 and 519.48 is: 716.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.68 : 1,006.20 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.68/1,006.20 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.68x = 1,006.20 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.68x = 522,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,700.78/729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.35

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