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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.48, 1,002.54 and 494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.48, 1,002.54 and 494.20 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.48 : 1,002.54 = 494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.48/1,002.54 = 494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.48x = 1,002.54 × 494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.48x = 495,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,455.27/727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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