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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.18, 1,002.45 and 552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.18, 1,002.45 and 552.22 is: 761.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.18 : 1,002.45 = 552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.18/1,002.45 = 552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.18x = 1,002.45 × 552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.18x = 553,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,572.94/727.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.26

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