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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.37, 1,003.79 and 570.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.37, 1,003.79 and 570.19 is: 786.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.37 : 1,003.79 = 570.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.37/1,003.79 = 570.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.37x = 1,003.79 × 570.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.37x = 572,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,348.17/727.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.87

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