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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.09, 1,003.39 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.09, 1,003.39 and 395.52 is: 545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.09 : 1,003.39 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.09/1,003.39 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.09x = 1,003.39 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.09x = 396,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,859.82/727.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.82

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