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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.16, 1,003.93 and 506.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.16, 1,003.93 and 506.03 is: 698.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.16 : 1,003.93 = 506.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.16/1,003.93 = 506.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.16x = 1,003.93 × 506.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.16x = 508,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,012.41/727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.63

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