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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,004.46 and 579.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,004.46 and 579.58 is: 800.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,004.46 = 579.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,004.46 = 579.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,004.46 × 579.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 582,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,164.93/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.62

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