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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.72, 1,003.52 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.72, 1,003.52 and 623.16 is: 859.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.72 : 1,003.52 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.72/1,003.52 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.72x = 1,003.52 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.72x = 625,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,353.52/727.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.33

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