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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.41, 1,003.26 and 506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.41, 1,003.26 and 506.70 is: 698.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.41 : 1,003.26 = 506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.41/1,003.26 = 506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.41x = 1,003.26 × 506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.41x = 508,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,351.84/727.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.85

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