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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.90, 1,003.08 and 447.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.90, 1,003.08 and 447.15 is: 617.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.90 : 1,003.08 = 447.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.90/1,003.08 = 447.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.90x = 1,003.08 × 447.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.90x = 448,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,527.22/726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.04

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