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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.75, 1,003.27 and 447.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.75, 1,003.27 and 447.05 is: 617.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.75 : 1,003.27 = 447.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.75/1,003.27 = 447.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.75x = 1,003.27 × 447.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.75x = 448,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,506.84/726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.14

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