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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.38, 1,004.60 and 563.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.38, 1,004.60 and 563.57 is: 778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.38 : 1,004.60 = 563.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.38/1,004.60 = 563.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.38x = 1,004.60 × 563.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.38x = 566,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,162.42/727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.36

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