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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.82, 1,005.42 and 580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.82, 1,005.42 and 580.26 is: 801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.82 : 1,005.42 = 580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.82/1,005.42 = 580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.82x = 1,005.42 × 580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.82x = 583,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,405.01/727.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.58

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