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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.14, 1,003.44 and 412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.14, 1,003.44 and 412.38 is: 569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.14 : 1,003.44 = 412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.14/1,003.44 = 412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.14x = 1,003.44 × 412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.14x = 413,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,798.59/727.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.08

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