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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.65, 1,002.92 and 587.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.65, 1,002.92 and 587.25 is: 809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.65 : 1,002.92 = 587.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.65/1,002.92 = 587.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.65x = 1,002.92 × 587.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.65x = 588,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,961.83/727.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.40

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