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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.98, 1,004.28 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.98, 1,004.28 and 550.62 is: 759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.98 : 1,004.28 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.98/1,004.28 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.98x = 1,004.28 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.98x = 552,976.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,976.65/727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.60

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