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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.19, 1,003.94 and 478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.19, 1,003.94 and 478.94 is: 661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.19 : 1,003.94 = 478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.19/1,003.94 = 478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.19x = 1,003.94 × 478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.19x = 480,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,819.61/727.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.21

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