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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.01, 1,003.05 and 412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.01, 1,003.05 and 412.26 is: 568.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.01 : 1,003.05 = 412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.01/1,003.05 = 412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.01x = 1,003.05 × 412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.01x = 413,513.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,513.63/727.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.79

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