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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,003.44 and 491.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,003.44 and 491.25 is: 677.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,003.44 = 491.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,003.44 = 491.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,003.44 × 491.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 492,939.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,939.90/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.69

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