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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.74, 1,007.51 and 508.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.74, 1,007.51 and 508.31 is: 701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.74 : 1,007.51 = 508.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.74/1,007.51 = 508.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.74x = 1,007.51 × 508.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.74x = 512,123.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,123.61/729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.79

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