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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.71, 1,003.01 and 447.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.71, 1,003.01 and 447.18 is: 617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.71 : 1,003.01 = 447.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.71/1,003.01 = 447.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.71x = 1,003.01 × 447.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.71x = 448,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,526.01/726.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.20

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