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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.62, 1,004.75 and 462.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.62, 1,004.75 and 462.57 is: 638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.62 : 1,004.75 = 462.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.62/1,004.75 = 462.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.62x = 1,004.75 × 462.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.62x = 464,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,767.21/727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.75

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