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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.81, 1,003.10 and 446.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.81, 1,003.10 and 446.99 is: 616.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.81 : 1,003.10 = 446.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.81/1,003.10 = 446.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.81x = 1,003.10 × 446.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.81x = 448,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,375.67/726.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.91

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