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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.07, 1,001.43 and 602.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.07, 1,001.43 and 602.33 is: 829.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.07 : 1,001.43 = 602.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.07/1,001.43 = 602.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.07x = 1,001.43 × 602.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.07x = 603,186.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,186.32/727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.62

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