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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.98, 1,004.67 and 611.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.98, 1,004.67 and 611.34 is: 843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.98 : 1,004.67 = 611.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.98/1,004.67 = 611.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.98x = 1,004.67 × 611.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.98x = 614,194.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,194.96/727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.70

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