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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.43, 1,004.10 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.43, 1,004.10 and 491.22 is: 678.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.43 : 1,004.10 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.43/1,004.10 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.43x = 1,004.10 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.43x = 493,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,234.00/727.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.05

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