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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.17, 1,003.47 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.17, 1,003.47 and 412.44 is: 569.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.17 : 1,003.47 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.17/1,003.47 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.17x = 1,003.47 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.17x = 413,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,871.17/727.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.15

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