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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.30, 1,003.89 and 579.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.30, 1,003.89 and 579.88 is: 800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.30 : 1,003.89 = 579.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.30/1,003.89 = 579.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.30x = 1,003.89 × 579.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.30x = 582,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,135.73/727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.41

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