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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.04, 1,053.66 and 727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.04, 1,053.66 and 727 is: 1,005.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.04 : 1,053.66 = 727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.04/1,053.66 = 727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.04x = 1,053.66 × 727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.04x = 766,010.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,010.82/762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.21

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