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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,003.62 and 587.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,003.62 and 587.92 is: 810.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,003.62 = 587.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,003.62 = 587.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,003.62 × 587.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 590,048.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,048.27/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.55

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