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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.94, 1,004.45 and 531.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.94, 1,004.45 and 531.11 is: 732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.94 : 1,004.45 = 531.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.94/1,004.45 = 531.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.94x = 1,004.45 × 531.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.94x = 533,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,465.76/727.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.85

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