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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.51, 1,003.13 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.51, 1,003.13 and 447.13 is: 617.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.51 : 1,003.13 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.51/1,003.13 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.51x = 1,003.13 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.51x = 448,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,529.52/726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.38

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