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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.16, 1,003.49 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.16, 1,003.49 and 412.40 is: 569.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.16 : 1,003.49 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.16/1,003.49 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.16x = 1,003.49 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.16x = 413,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,839.72/727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.12

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