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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.60, 1,006.68 and 616.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.60, 1,006.68 and 616.72 is: 853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.60 : 1,006.68 = 616.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.60/1,006.68 = 616.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.60x = 1,006.68 × 616.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.60x = 620,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,839.69/727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.27

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