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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.52, 1,004.16 and 491.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.52, 1,004.16 and 491.36 is: 678.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.52 : 1,004.16 = 491.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.52/1,004.16 = 491.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.52x = 1,004.16 × 491.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.52x = 493,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,404.06/727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.20

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