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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.51, 1,003.62 and 627.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.51, 1,003.62 and 627.76 is: 866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.51 : 1,003.62 = 627.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.51/1,003.62 = 627.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.51x = 1,003.62 × 627.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.51x = 630,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,032.49/727.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.01

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