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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.37, 1,015.09 and 727.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.37, 1,015.09 and 727.21 is: 997.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.37 : 1,015.09 = 727.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.37/1,015.09 = 727.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.37x = 1,015.09 × 727.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.37x = 738,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,183.60/740.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.05

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