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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.45, 1,004.22 and 518.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.45, 1,004.22 and 518.06 is: 715.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.45 : 1,004.22 = 518.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.45/1,004.22 = 518.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.45x = 1,004.22 × 518.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.45x = 520,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,246.21/727.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.16

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