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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.88, 1,003.38 and 465.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.88, 1,003.38 and 465.80 is: 642.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.88 : 1,003.38 = 465.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.88/1,003.38 = 465.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.88x = 1,003.38 × 465.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.88x = 467,374.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,374.40/727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.10

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