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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.96, 1,004.31 and 465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.96, 1,004.31 and 465.52 is: 642.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.96 : 1,004.31 = 465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.96/1,004.31 = 465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.96x = 1,004.31 × 465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.96x = 467,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,526.39/727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.24

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