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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.19, 1,003.55 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.19, 1,003.55 and 412.34 is: 569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.19 : 1,003.55 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.19/1,003.55 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.19x = 1,003.55 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.19x = 413,796.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,796.73/727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.04

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