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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.83, 1,004.42 and 495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.83, 1,004.42 and 495.03 is: 683.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.83 : 1,004.42 = 495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.83/1,004.42 = 495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.83x = 1,004.42 × 495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.83x = 497,215.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,215.56/727.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.15

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