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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.81, 1,004.37 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.81, 1,004.37 and 506.88 is: 699.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.81 : 1,004.37 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.81/1,004.37 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.81x = 1,004.37 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.81x = 509,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,098.84/727.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.49

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