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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,007.46 and 508.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,007.46 and 508.91 is: 702.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,007.46 = 508.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,007.46 = 508.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,007.46 × 508.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 512,701.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,701.43/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.45

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