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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.21, 1,004.03 and 530.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.21, 1,004.03 and 530.38 is: 732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.21 : 1,004.03 = 530.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.21/1,004.03 = 530.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.21x = 1,004.03 × 530.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.21x = 532,517.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,517.43/727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.27

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