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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.02, 1,002.06 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.02, 1,002.06 and 530.28 is: 730.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.02 : 1,002.06 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.02/1,002.06 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.02x = 1,002.06 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.02x = 531,372.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,372.38/727.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.89

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