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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.79, 1,003.49 and 447.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.79, 1,003.49 and 447.11 is: 617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.79 : 1,003.49 = 447.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.79/1,003.49 = 447.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.79x = 1,003.49 × 447.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.79x = 448,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,670.69/726.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.33

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