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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.01, 1,003.25 and 412.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.01, 1,003.25 and 412.27 is: 568.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.01 : 1,003.25 = 412.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.01/1,003.25 = 412.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.01x = 1,003.25 × 412.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.01x = 413,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,608.40/727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.92

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