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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.06, 1,004.06 and 621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.06, 1,004.06 and 621.54 is: 858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.06 : 1,004.06 = 621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.06/1,004.06 = 621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.06x = 1,004.06 × 621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.06x = 624,063.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,063.45/727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.34

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