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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.35, 1,003.00 and 647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.35, 1,003.00 and 647.35 is: 892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.35 : 1,003.00 = 647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.35/1,003.00 = 647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.35x = 1,003.00 × 647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.35x = 649,289.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,289.14/727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.68

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