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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.78, 1,003.22 and 447.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.78, 1,003.22 and 447.49 is: 617.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.78 : 1,003.22 = 447.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.78/1,003.22 = 447.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.78x = 1,003.22 × 447.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.78x = 448,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,930.92/726.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.70

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