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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.97, 1,003.05 and 443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.97, 1,003.05 and 443.53 is: 611.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.97 : 1,003.05 = 443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.97/1,003.05 = 443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.97x = 1,003.05 × 443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.97x = 444,882.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,882.77/726.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.97

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