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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.22, 1,002.98 and 505.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.22, 1,002.98 and 505.96 is: 697.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.22 : 1,002.98 = 505.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.22/1,002.98 = 505.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.22x = 1,002.98 × 505.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.22x = 507,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,467.76/727.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.82

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