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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.96, 1,007.57 and 497.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.96, 1,007.57 and 497.22 is: 686.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.96 : 1,007.57 = 497.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.96/1,007.57 = 497.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.96x = 1,007.57 × 497.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.96x = 500,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,983.96/729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.32

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