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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.08, 1,003.38 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.08, 1,003.38 and 494.28 is: 682.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.08 : 1,003.38 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.08/1,003.38 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.08x = 1,003.38 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.08x = 495,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,950.67/727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.11

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