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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.58, 1,001.77 and 616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.58, 1,001.77 and 616.82 is: 849.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.58 : 1,001.77 = 616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.58/1,001.77 = 616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.58x = 1,001.77 × 616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.58x = 617,905.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,905.22/727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.26

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