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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.98, 1,005.03 and 686.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.98, 1,005.03 and 686.46 is: 947.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.98 : 1,005.03 = 686.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.98/1,005.03 = 686.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.98x = 1,005.03 × 686.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.98x = 689,912.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,912.89/727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.71

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