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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.07, 1,003.41 and 416.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.07, 1,003.41 and 416.57 is: 574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.07 : 1,003.41 = 416.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.07/1,003.41 = 416.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.07x = 1,003.41 × 416.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.07x = 417,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,990.50/727.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.90

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