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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.04, 1,003.68 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.04, 1,003.68 and 530.48 is: 732.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.04 : 1,003.68 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.04/1,003.68 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.04x = 1,003.68 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.04x = 532,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,432.17/727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.33

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