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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.64, 1,004.49 and 570.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.64, 1,004.49 and 570.00 is: 786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.64 : 1,004.49 = 570.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.64/1,004.49 = 570.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.64x = 1,004.49 × 570.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.64x = 572,554.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,554.28/727.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.86

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