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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.84, 999.53 and 622.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.84, 999.53 and 622.93 is: 855.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.84 : 999.53 = 622.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.84/999.53 = 622.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.84x = 999.53 × 622.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.84x = 622,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,637.22/727.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.46

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