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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 1,004.89 and 531.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 1,004.89 and 531.01 is: 733.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 1,004.89 = 531.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/1,004.89 = 531.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 1,004.89 × 531.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 533,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,601.61/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.14

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