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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,003.54 and 657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,003.54 and 657.84 is: 907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,003.54 = 657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,003.54 = 657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,003.54 × 657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 660,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,168.75/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.07

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