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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.88, 1,003.62 and 447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.88, 1,003.62 and 447.20 is: 617.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.88 : 1,003.62 = 447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.88/1,003.62 = 447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.88x = 1,003.62 × 447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.88x = 448,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,821.16/726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.46

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