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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.32, 1,002.06 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.32, 1,002.06 and 662.52 is: 912.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.32 : 1,002.06 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.32/1,002.06 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.32x = 1,002.06 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.32x = 663,884.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,884.79/727.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.78

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