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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.11, 1,003.05 and 447.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.11, 1,003.05 and 447.24 is: 616.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.11 : 1,003.05 = 447.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.11/1,003.05 = 447.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.11x = 1,003.05 × 447.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.11x = 448,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,604.08/727.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.97

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