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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.04, 1,003.36 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.04, 1,003.36 and 416.64 is: 574.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.04 : 1,003.36 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.04/1,003.36 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.04x = 1,003.36 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.04x = 418,039.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,039.91/727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.99

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