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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.35, 1,004.09 and 495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.35, 1,004.09 and 495.69 is: 684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.35 : 1,004.09 = 495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.35/1,004.09 = 495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.35x = 1,004.09 × 495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.35x = 497,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,717.37/727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.29

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