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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.23, 1,006.16 and 700.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.23, 1,006.16 and 700.23 is: 968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.23 : 1,006.16 = 700.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.23/1,006.16 = 700.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.23x = 1,006.16 × 700.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.23x = 704,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,539.92/727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.80

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