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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.53, 1,003.93 and 506.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.53, 1,003.93 and 506.95 is: 699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.53 : 1,003.93 = 506.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.53/1,003.93 = 506.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.53x = 1,003.93 × 506.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.53x = 508,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,944.18/727.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.55

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