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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.56, 1,003.02 and 494.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.56, 1,003.02 and 494.28 is: 681.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.56 : 1,003.02 = 494.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.56/1,003.02 = 494.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.56x = 1,003.02 × 494.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.56x = 495,772.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,772.73/727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.42

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