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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.20, 1,001.88 and 616.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.20, 1,001.88 and 616.32 is: 849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.20 : 1,001.88 = 616.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.20/1,001.88 = 616.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.20x = 1,001.88 × 616.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.20x = 617,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,478.68/727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.12

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