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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727, 1,002.47 and 540.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727, 1,002.47 and 540.19 is: 744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 1,002.47 = 540.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/1,002.47 = 540.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 1,002.47 × 540.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 541,524.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,524.27/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.88

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