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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,002.84 and 561.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,002.84 and 561.15 is: 773.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,002.84 = 561.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,002.84 = 561.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,002.84 × 561.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 562,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,738.65/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.85

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