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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.12, 1,003.44 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.12, 1,003.44 and 395.56 is: 545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.12 : 1,003.44 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.12/1,003.44 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.12x = 1,003.44 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.12x = 396,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,920.73/727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.88

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