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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 1,004.23 and 462.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 1,004.23 and 462.43 is: 638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 1,004.23 = 462.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/1,004.23 = 462.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 1,004.23 × 462.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 464,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,386.08/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.03

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