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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.75, 1,346.54 and 727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.75, 1,346.54 and 727.28 is: 1,003.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.75 : 1,346.54 = 727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.75/1,346.54 = 727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.75x = 1,346.54 × 727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.75x = 979,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,311.34/975.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.65

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