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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.48, 1,004.46 and 520.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.48, 1,004.46 and 520.12 is: 718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.48 : 1,004.46 = 520.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.48/1,004.46 = 520.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.48x = 1,004.46 × 520.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.48x = 522,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,439.74/727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.15

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