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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.61, 1,003.24 and 447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.61, 1,003.24 and 447.22 is: 617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.61 : 1,003.24 = 447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.61/1,003.24 = 447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.61x = 1,003.24 × 447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.61x = 448,668.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,668.99/726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.48

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