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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.21, 1,001.99 and 493.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.21, 1,001.99 and 493.93 is: 680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.21 : 1,001.99 = 493.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.21/1,001.99 = 493.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.21x = 1,001.99 × 493.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.21x = 494,910.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,910.45/727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.56

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