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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.31, 1,002.62 and 639.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.31, 1,002.62 and 639.15 is: 881.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.31 : 1,002.62 = 639.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.31/1,002.62 = 639.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.31x = 1,002.62 × 639.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.31x = 640,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,821.38/727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.09

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