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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.77, 1,005.37 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.77, 1,005.37 and 508.34 is: 700.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.77 : 1,005.37 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.77/1,005.37 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.77x = 1,005.37 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.77x = 511,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,069.79/729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.32

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