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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,006.93 and 493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,006.93 and 493.90 is: 681.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,006.93 = 493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,006.93 = 493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,006.93 × 493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 497,320.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,320.83/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.49

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