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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.76, 1,007.24 and 496.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.76, 1,007.24 and 496.48 is: 685.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.76 : 1,007.24 = 496.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.76/1,007.24 = 496.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.76x = 1,007.24 × 496.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.76x = 500,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,074.52/729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.26

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