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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.36, 1,003.52 and 505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.36, 1,003.52 and 505.82 is: 697.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.36 : 1,003.52 = 505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.36/1,003.52 = 505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.36x = 1,003.52 × 505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.36x = 507,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,600.49/727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.87

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