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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.98, 1,003.24 and 447.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.98, 1,003.24 and 447.37 is: 617.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.98 : 1,003.24 = 447.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.98/1,003.24 = 447.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.98x = 1,003.24 × 447.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.98x = 448,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,812.23/726.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.37

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