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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.60, 1,003.98 and 530.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.60, 1,003.98 and 530.50 is: 732.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.60 : 1,003.98 = 530.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.60/1,003.98 = 530.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.60x = 1,003.98 × 530.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.60x = 532,611.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,611.39/727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.01

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