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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727, 1,003.26 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727, 1,003.26 and 416.56 is: 574.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727 : 1,003.26 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727/1,003.26 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727x = 1,003.26 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727x = 417,917.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,917.99/727
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.85

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